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Patriots go defense with No. 4 pick in Mel Kiper's 2025 mock draft
With the regular season behind the New England Patriots, the team is now shifting its focus to free agency and the 2025 NFL draft. Some have wondered if the Patriots would take a wide receiver or left tackle with the No.
Mel Kiper Jr. has Patriots selecting Penn State star at No. 4
Mel Kiper Jr. has the Patriots selecting former Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter with the No. 4 overall pick. Read more on Boston.com.
Mel Kiper mock draft projects ‘massive addition’ to Mike Vrabel’s defense
In his first mock draft of 2025, Kiper projected two quarterbacks to go in the top three -- along with WR/CB Travis Hunter. That gave the Patriots the pick of the little among offensive linemen and true wide receivers -- plus every defender.
Patriots get a true game-wrecker in 7-round 2025 NFL mock draft
With Vrabel at the helm, the Patriots are looking to rebuild their roster and reestablish their identity after a disappointing few seasons. The upcoming 2025 NFL draft will be a critical component of this process, giving Vrabel and the revamped front office a chance to inject fresh talent into a team in desperate need of reinforcements.
NFL mock draft from CBS has Travis Hunter dropping out of the top-3
In the latest NFL mock draft from CBS Sports, that’s the case with Hunter — Josh Edwards has the Patriots grabbing Hunter at No. 4, which would be really nice value there. Here’s his take on why:
2025 NFL mock draft roundup: Patriots predictions for No. 4 pick
Which players should the Patriots consider in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft? Here’s a roundup of predictions from recent expert mock drafts.
49ers gamble on undersized OL in Mel Kiper mock draft
In his initial 2025 first-round NFL mock draft, esteemed ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. projects San Francisco to address the offensive side of the football. Kiper’s initial projection sees the 49ers scooping up talented Texas Longhorns offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr.
Titans select Cam Ward in Mel Kiper's latest mock draft
The Tennessee Titans are slated to select 1st in the 2025 NFL draft and Mel Kiper sees them addressing their offense with that pick.
Eagles land a massive defensive tackle in Mel Kiper's 2025 NFL draft mock
The Eagles are heading to the NFC Championship game and will face the Washington Commanders for the third time this season. Even with the Birds locked in a playoff run, it's never too early for a look
Mel Kiper 2025 NFL Mock Draft: Cam Ward, Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders Lead Top 10
ESPN NFL draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. projected two quarterbacks to come off the board in the first three picks as part of his first 2025 NFL mock draft,
Mel Kiper's 1st 2025 NFL mock draft has a big surprise for the Cleveland Browns
Mel Kiper, draft expert for ESPN, has the Cleveland Browns passing on a quarterback for arguably the best player in the draft.
Patriots Mock Draft Roundup: Will New England pick offense or defense at 4th overall?
The Patriots missed out on the No. 1 pick, but mock drafters have the team landing a number of different plug-and-play ...
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Raiders, Browns pass on QBs; Patriots land Travis Hunter for Mike Vrabel, Josh McDaniels
Wednesday was the final day for prospects to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft, so another piece to the puzzle is now known.
What should the Patriots do with the No. 4 pick in the NFL Draft? Our experts debate
A top pass rusher, trading down or the Heisman Trophy winner? If all goes well, New England should have great options with ...
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Patriots add elite playmaker and athletic OL in latest 2-round 2025 mock draft
The New England Patriots own the No. 4 and No. 38 overall picks in the first two rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft. The priority ...
Perfect Patriots 2025 NFL Draft plan: Building around Drake Maye key for New England's rebuild
For a two-decade stretch, the New England Patriots were the model of stability. While tweaks were made to the roster on a ...
Falcons have opportunity to address a decade-old problem in 2025 NFL Draft
Back in 2016, a season that resulted in a Super Bowl LI appearance by the franchise, Atlanta Falcons’ second-year defensive end Vic Beasley led the NFL with 15.
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Potential Patriots draft targets to watch in the National Championship
The draft will play a pivotal role in that process. The Patriots are the owners of the fourth overall selection in April, and ...
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Cowboys land complement to CeeDee Lamb, two new offensive playmakers in the AFC West
There are a number of strategic plans that can be devised and executed in the NFL Draft. A year ago, the Rams had the idea to pair Florida State defensive linemen Jared Verse and Braden Fiske to ...