New England Patriots players who were first-round picks
78 players
78 first-round picks have played for the New England Patriots. On a roster now: Christian Gonzalez, Drake Maye, Mac Jones, Cole Strange, and Will Campbell.
| Player | Pos | With club | Drafted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devin McCourty | S | 2010–2022 | 2010 · No. 27 · NE |
| Willie McGinest | LB | 1994–2005 | 1994 · No. 4 · NE |
| Vince Wilfork | DT | 2004–2014 | 2004 · No. 21 · NE |
| Ty Law | CB | 1995–2004 | 1995 · No. 23 · NE |
| Dont'a Hightower | LB | 2012–2021 | 2012 · No. 25 · NE |
| Drew Bledsoe | QB | 1993–2001 | 1993 · No. 1 · NE |
| Irving Fryar | WR | 1984–1992 | 1984 · No. 1 · NE |
| Jerod Mayo | LB | 2008–2015 | 2008 · No. 10 · NE |
| Richard Seymour | DT | 2001–2008 | 2001 · No. 6 · NE |
| Ben Watson | TE | 2004–2019 | 2004 · No. 32 · NE |
| Ty Warren | DT | 2003–2009 | 2003 · No. 13 · NE |
| Logan Mankins | G | 2005–2013 | 2005 · No. 32 · NE |
| Terry Glenn | WR | 1996–2001 | 1996 · No. 7 · NE |
| Daniel Graham | TE | 2002–2006 | 2002 · No. 21 · NE |
| Tebucky Jones | S | 1998–2002 | 1998 · No. 22 · NE |
| John Stephens | RB | 1988–1992 | 1988 · No. 17 · NE |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2023–2026 | 2023 · No. 17 · NE |
| Stephon Gilmore | CB | 2017–2020 | 2012 · No. 10 · BUF |
| Chandler Jones | DE | 2012–2015 | 2012 · No. 21 · NE |
| Brandon Meriweather | S | 2007–2010 | 2007 · No. 24 · NE |
| Laurence Maroney | RB | 2006–2009 | 2006 · No. 21 · NE |
| Randy Moss | WR | 2007–2010 | 1998 · No. 21 · MIN |
| Junior Seau | LB | 2006–2009 | 1990 · No. 5 · SD |
| Drake Maye | QB | 2024–2026 | 2024 · No. 3 · NE |
| Mac Jones | QB | 2021–2023 | 2021 · No. 15 · NE |
| Sony Michel | RB | 2018–2020 | 2018 · No. 31 · NE |
| Nate Solder | OT | 2011–2014 | 2011 · No. 17 · NE |
| Antowain Smith | RB | 2001–2003 | 1997 · No. 23 · BUF |
| Tyrone Poole | CB | 2003–2005 | 1995 · No. 22 · CAR |
| Leonard Russell | RB | 1991–1993 | 1991 · No. 14 · NE |
| Chris Singleton | LB | 1990–1992 | 1990 · No. 8 · NE |
| Aaron Jones | DE | 1993–1995 | 1988 · No. 18 · PIT |
| Cole Strange | G | 2022–2023 | 2022 · No. 29 · NE |
| DeVante Parker | WR | 2022–2023 | 2015 · No. 14 · MIA |
| Nelson Agholor | WR | 2021–2022 | 2015 · No. 20 · PHI |
| Dominique Easley | LB | 2014–2015 | 2014 · No. 29 · NE |
| Aqib Talib | CB | 2012–2013 | 2008 · No. 20 · TB |
| Donte' Stallworth | WR | 2007–2012 | 2002 · No. 13 · NO |
| Andre Carter | DE | 2011–2013 | 2001 · No. 7 · SF |
| Gerard Warren | DT | 2010–2011 | 2001 · No. 3 · CLE |
| Andy Katzenmoyer | LB | 1999–2000 | 1999 · No. 28 · NE |
| Fred Taylor | RB | 2009–2010 | 1998 · No. 9 · JAX |
| Chad Scott | CB | 2005–2006 | 1997 · No. 24 · PIT |
| Terrell Buckley | DB | 2001–2002 | 1992 · No. 5 · GB |
| Keith Byars | FB | 1996–1997 | 1986 · No. 10 · PHI |
| Mike Pitts | DE | 1993–1994 | 1983 · No. 16 · ATL |
| Will Campbell | OT | 2025 | 2025 · No. 4 · NE |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | LB | 2025 | 2020 · No. 20 · JAX |
| Jalen Reagor | WR | 2023 | 2020 · No. 21 · PHI |
| Garrett Bradbury | C | 2025 | 2019 · No. 18 · MIN |
| Ezekiel Elliott | RB | 2023 | 2016 · No. 4 · DAL |
| Brandin Cooks | WR | 2017 | 2014 · No. 20 · NO |
| Cordarrelle Patterson | RB | 2018 | 2013 · No. 29 · MIN |
| Barkevious Mingo | LB | 2016 | 2013 · No. 6 · CLE |
| Michael Floyd | WR | 2016 | 2012 · No. 13 · ARI |
| Shea McClellin | LB | 2016 | 2012 · No. 19 · CHI |
| Adrian Clayborn | DE | 2018 | 2011 · No. 20 · TB |
| Cam Newton | QB | 2020 | 2011 · No. 1 · CAR |
| Kenny Britt | WR | 2017 | 2009 · No. 30 · TEN |
| Chris Long | DE | 2016 | 2008 · No. 2 · STL |
| Darrelle Revis | CB | 2014 | 2007 · No. 14 · NYJ |
| Bobby Carpenter | LB | 2012 | 2006 · No. 18 · DAL |
| Steven Jackson | RB | 2015 | 2004 · No. 24 · STL |
| Albert Haynesworth | DT | 2011 | 2002 · No. 15 · TEN |
| Deltha O'Neal | CB | 2008 | 2000 · No. 15 · DEN |
| Shaun Ellis | DE | 2011 | 2000 · No. 12 · NYJ |
| Duane Starks | DB | 2005 | 1998 · No. 10 · BAL |
| Robert Edwards | RB | 1998 | 1998 · No. 18 · NE |
| Shawn Springs | CB | 2009 | 1997 · No. 3 · SEA |
| Kyle Brady | TE | 2007 | 1995 · No. 9 · NYJ |
| J.J. Stokes | WR | 2003 | 1995 · No. 10 · SF |
| Joey Galloway | WR | 2009 | 1995 · No. 8 · SEA |
| Antonio Langham | DB | 2000 | 1994 · No. 9 · CLE |
| Ted Washington | DT | 2003 | 1991 · No. 25 · SF |
| Blair Thomas | RB | 1994 | 1990 · No. 2 · NYJ |
| Eric Moore | DE | 2010 | 1988 · No. 10 · NYG |
| Vinny Testaverde | QB | 2006 | 1987 · No. 1 · TB |
| Kellen Winslow | TE | 2012 | 1979 · No. 13 · SD |
First-round picks since 1975, drafted by any club. Seasons are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are, so an older name can be missing.