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.

A top pass rusher, trading down or the Heisman Trophy winner? If all goes well, New England should have great options with the No. 4 pick.

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.

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.

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:

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.

Which team could land Shedeur Sanders? Will there be more first-round defensive prospects this year? Mel Kiper Jr. projects the opening 32 picks.

This is the best-case scenario for the Giants,” wrote Kiper via ESPN. “Their Week 17 win over the Colts slid them to No. 3 overall, and now finding a new QB1 in the first r

Instead of preparing for the conference championship games, the Dallas Cowboys find themselves focused on an urgent matter: figuring out their next head coach. With several issues to address, including roster decisions,