2025 Patriots Draft

[NWPATSFAN]

Ok, NE don't screw this up. Sit Maye and Gonzo. Let's see what Mixon can do. Play most the starters for one qtr so it doesn't look like a total tank job.

Trade down no further than #6. If things fall just perfectly could possibly trade down once more and still get one of the top two Ts and Graham for the DL.

I'm not as down on this team as some others. Granted I didn't watch this past game.

Hopefully, Barrmore is back AND healthy.

Yep, would be nice to go get a proven WR in FA. Bring in a vet at top $ that can help the team right away with his play and leadership. The current WRs would benefit from the vet needing man to man coverage. Pops, Boutte and even Bourne are not that bad and played much better over the 2nd half. Makes you wonder why so many drops early on? Was Maye's ball difficult to catch?

Get a LB, RB, FB and whatever else in the draft.

Then comes the hard part. Fix the undisciplined play.

No not SB contenders but certainly a team that could compete for a WC or playoff birth.

Plus there is still money for additional FAs.

 

[nefansince75]

Ok, NE don't screw this up. Sit Maye and Gonzo.

Too be safe, they should sit Mayo too.

 

[cheerupcharlie]

At first I thought we might not get much if we traded the #1 pick. QB’s Sanders and Ward are very good. But both should be solid QB’s. I was looking at the 2026 draft class and it’s even worse than this coming year. Arch Manning is the only legit 1st round QB. Granted things could change. But QB needing teams (Giants.. Raiders.. Jets…Browns etc) may feel they need a QB now and give up multiple picks. But no way do I trade out of the top 7-8 picks. We could still get one of the top 2 OT’s. I do think we get Higgins. Gonna pay up the wazoo but it needs to get done.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

Too be safe, they should sit Mayo too.

Why? Keeping him in gives us the best chance for a loss.

 

[YankeeRebel]

Patriots look like they'll finish the season at 3-14..........................BUT, wait a minute!!!!

The Bills are saying that Josh Allen will not play next Sunday against the Patriots in Foxboro.

How stupid is the Patriots' coaching staff?? Are they going to throw everything they have against the Bills and shitcan the #1 pick in the draft?? OR will they be smart and start Brissett ?? Stay tuned. Something is telling me that Mayo is going to do everything he can to win the last game against a team that will not be risking injuries before the playoffs. Mayo won't care about draft position, he'll be caring about saving his ass.

Based on our team needs and the needs of other teams in the top 5 I don't really think it matters if we are one or three. But have zero confidence this team can beat the Bills next week

 

[YankeeRebel]

I am running all kinds of mocks for shites and giggelites. There is so much value this year and next in trading down. I have trade from one to four to eight plus 2nd round picks and still get a great haul.

 

[BigKen]

I have trade from one to four to eight plus 2nd round picks and still get a great haul.

You may not be that far off......

 

[Yankee Traveler]

2025 NFL draft order​

Here's how the draft order shakes out after Sunday's late window in Week 17, according to Tankathon.com:

1. New England Patriots: 3-13 record; .469 strength of schedule
2. Tennessee Titans: 3-13; .511 SOS
3. Cleveland Browns: 3-13; .539 SOS
4. New York Giants: 3-13; .550 SOS
5. Jacksonville Jaguars: 4-12; .472 SOS
6. Carolina Panthers: 4-12; .498 SOS
7. New York Jets: 4-12; .502 SOS
8. Las Vegas Raiders: 4-12; .546 SOS
9. Chicago Bears: 4-12; .552 SOS
10. New Orleans Saints: 5-11; .509 SOS
11. San Francisco 49ers: 6-9; .565 SOS
12. Indianapolis Colts: 7-9; .458 SOS
13. Dallas Cowboys: 7-9; .517 SOS
14. Arizona Cardinals: 7-9; .537 SOS
15. Miami Dolphins: 8-8; .417 SOS
16. Cincinnati Bengals: 8-8; .476 SOS
17. Atlanta Falcons: 8-7; .517 SOS
18. Seattle Seahawks: 9-7; .507 SOS
19. Houston Texans: 9-7; .483 SOS
20. Denver Broncos: 9-7; .502 SOS
21. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 9-7; .506 SOS
22. Los Angeles Chargers: 10-6; .469 SOS
23. Los Angeles Rams: 10-6; .506 SOS
24. Washington Commanders: 10-5; .435 SOS
25. Pittsburgh Steelers: 10-6; .496 SOS
26. Baltimore Ravens: 11-5; .531 SOS
27. Green Bay Packers: 11-5; .532 SOS
28. Philadelphia Eagles: 13-3; .457 SOS
29. Buffalo Bills: 13-3; .459 SOS
30. Detroit Lions: 13-2; .524 SOS
31. Minnesota Vikings: 14-2; .470 SOS
32. Kansas City Chiefs: 15-1; .489 SOS

You have the top 4 wrong...

29 - Chiefs
30 - Viking or Lions
31 - Bills
32 - Vikings/Lions

 

[BigKen]

I did a dream mock draft............................

#1 Trade to the NYG for #4, #68 (3rd) 2026 first round pick
#4 Trade to the NYJ for #7, #40 (2nd) 2026 first round pick
#7 Trade to ATL for #17, #51 (2nd) #118 (4th) 2026 first round pick
#17 New England Patriots select Josh Simmons LT Ohio State

NE now has #33 and #40 in the Second Round, #65,#68 and #83 in the Third Round, #102 and #118 in the fourth Round
#139 in the Fifth Round and #218, #221 and #237 in the Seventh Round.

If they can't make major improvements with this number of picks, firing would be the least worst thing.

 

[Yankee Traveler]

Mayo won't care about draft position, he'll be caring about saving his ass.

 

[BigKen]

I didn't think that you were that old........or a Bernie twin.

 

[Yankee Traveler]

I didn't think that you were that old........or a Bernie twin.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

I did a dream mock draft............................

#1 Trade to the NYG for #4, #68 (3rd) 2026 first round pick
#4 Trade to the NYJ for #7, #40 (2nd) 2026 first round pick
#7 Trade to ATL for #17, #51 (2nd) #118 (4th) 2026 first round pick
#17 New England Patriots select Josh Simmons LT Ohio State

NE now has #33 and #40 in the Second Round, #65,#68 and #83 in the Third Round, #102 and #118 in the fourth Round
#139 in the Fifth Round and #218, #221 and #237 in the Seventh Round.

If they can't make major improvements with this number of picks, firing would be the least worst thing.

Naturally this all depends on FA, the combine and the rest of the college season.

Personally, I'd stop after the Jets trade in this scenario. Take Cambell or Banks.

Staying with your scenario, I think I am more inclined to take Milum from WV over Simmons.

 

[YankeeRebel]

Naturally this all depends on FA, the combine and the rest of the college season.

Personally, I'd stop after the Jets trade in this scenario. Take Cambell or Banks.

Staying with your scenario, I think I am more inclined to take Milum from WV over Simmons.

There is also a kid out of WVU. Wilum draft buzz has him listed as the number two OT. On a lot of boards and mocks you can get him in round 2. If they feel they can get a solid LT in round 2 I would take DT or Edge

Offensive Line Rankings 2025 NFL Draft

 

[BigKen]

Banks has had some problems with his ankles over the last two months. If that's going to be an ongoing issue, then stay away. Campbell, Wilum or Simmons would be fine. Especially if they could get Wilum in the second round.

Problem with going for an Edge is that there will be a real run on them starting with the Raders once the QBs are gone. I like my scenario of getting three additional firsts in 2026. Depending on who becomes available, the Patriots just might have three top tens worth even more than this year. Four or five second round picks and three additional firsts in 2027. It just keeps giving.

I just have a fear that Wolfe will be selling everyone in the front office on taking Travis Hunter. I think he'll split the consensus and Kraft will end up making the final decision. Again, it all depends on what Wolfe can do with $170M in free agency.

 

[BigKen]

Banks has had some problems with his ankles over the last two months. If that's going to be an ongoing issue, then stay away. Campbell, Wilum or Simmons would be fine. Especially if they could get Wilum in the second round.

Problem with going for an Edge is that there will be a real run on them starting with the Raiders.

 

[Southieinnc]

Remember, there 31 other teams that are involved.

 

[BigKen]

Watcjed OSU beat the hell out of Oregon last night. #71 Josh Simmons was not at LT. #74 Donavan Jackson played LT. If he's available, I'd take him in without as much as a second breath. He handles the edge and the edge plus an inside blitzer. No one got him to move anywhere but where he wanted to go. This guy is my new choice for the Patriots at LT.

Donovan Jackson 74

OL

6' 4"

320 lbs

SR

Cypress, TX

 

[NWPATSFAN]

Watcjed OSU beat the hell out of Oregon last night. #71 Josh Simmons was not at LT. #74 Donavan Jackson played LT. If he's available, I'd take him in without as much as a second breath. He handles the edge and the edge plus an inside blitzer. No one got him to move anywhere but where he wanted to go. This guy is my new choice for the Patriots at LT.

Donovan Jackson 74

OL

6' 4"

320 lbs

SR

Cypress, TX

Interesting, he's projected to go 3rd round.

 

[BigKen]

Interesting, he's projected to go 3rd round.

He won't last now, especially if OSU beats PSU next week. If he get to the Championship game, he'll be at the combine and his stock will move up to the first round.