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ESPN’s new 2025 mock draft predicts Patriots take Colorado’s Travis Hunter originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The New England Patriots need a major infusion of high-end talent at many different positions on their roster ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, but one thing they don’t need is a quarterback.
Drake Maye made his first career start last week against the Houston Texans and gave an encouraging performance in a 41-21 loss. He completed 21-of-33 pass attempts for 243 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions.
While it’s still too early to determine if Maye will become a legitimate franchise quarterback for the Patriots, it makes no sense to draft a QB in the first round next year. What the Patriots need to do is surround Maye with more talent, particularly at left tackle and wide receiver.
The Patriots, who have a 1-5 record, will enter Week 7 with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft. There’s no guarantee the Patriots will remain in that position through the end of the regular season, but the chances of them earning a top-three or top-five pick are pretty good.
Which players should they target with this first-round selection?
ESPN’s Jason Reid published a new 2025 NFL mock draft earlier this week, and he projects Colorado star Travis Hunter — who plays both wide receiver and cornerback — to go to New England at No. 2 overall.
“Offensive line is certainly the biggest need for the Patriots’ roster, but there isn’t an offensive tackle or interior lineman in this class who is worthy of the No. 2 pick,” Reid wrote in his analysis. “Trading back with a QB-needy team should be an option for New England, which would allow it to build at multiple spots around Drake Maye.
“But the Patriots lack true top-tier stars, and Hunter is the No. 1 overall player on my board. He has the ability to play either receiver or cornerback at the next level, and I keep going back and forth on which makes the most sense. (I’m leaning cornerback.) He has great length, speed and hands –…
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Author : NBC Sports Boston
Publish date : 2024-10-17 22:18:21
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