After a few weeks in limbo, the nine-man New England Patriots draft class officially received their uniform numbers. It's always a rite of passage for fans and media to critique each pick and see which numbers that they could have taken or passed on. For the 2026 draft class, there are several jerseys selected that could usher in a new era of Patriots football -- all while throwing it back to the past. If you got an old Mike Vrabel jersey from the early 2000s, it might be time to get it from the closet and brush off the dust. OT Caleb Lomu - No. 74 The Patriots' first round selection chose the only remaining 70s number left. Last wore by swing tackle Thayer Munford Jr. last season, this jersey number hasn't had the long outstanding legacy in New England that others might. Former first round pick Dominique Easley wore it during his two seasons with the Patriots, but it was best worn by offensive tackle Shelby Jordan from 1977-1982 (Jordan wore No. 63 during his rookie season before switching).…