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2025 NFL mock draft roundup: Patriots have options with No. 6 pick originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The New England Patriots have mixed in a few wins in recent weeks — which could make things a bit more interesting next spring.
After holding a top-three pick in the 2025 NFL Draft for stretches early in the 2024 season, the Patriots currently sit at No. 6 in the draft order with a 3-8 record. If they stay outside the top five, that likely means top prospects like Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter — a popular selection for New England in earlier mock drafts — would be off the board.
So, which direction could the Patriots go in if they pick sixth (or later) in the 2025 draft? You could argue wide receiver is their biggest need to support rookie Drake Maye, who has franchise quarterback material but a severe lack of weapons. You could also make the case for an offensive tackle considering New England has the NFL’s worst offensive line by several metrics and needs to invest in keeping Maye upright.
The Patriots also have issues on defense, though. Their need for another elite cornerback opposite Christian Gonzalez was evident last Sunday when Los Angeles Rams wide receivers Puka Nakua and Cooper Kupp torched their secondary. They lack a dynamic pass-rusher as well after trading away both Matthew Judon and Joshua Uche.
New England’s wide variety of needs is reflected in the wide range of mock drafts that have been published since Sunday: We found five different mock drafts that projected five different players going to the Patriots at No. 6.
Here are the picks and the authors’ explanation for each:
“Each week Drake Maye shows why he was the third overall pick in the draft. Now, New England needs to put the proper supporting cast around him both at pass catcher and on the offensive line. McMillan is the type of physical receiver you can funnel your pass game through, essentially their version of Nico Collins in this scenario.”
“Left tackle is an…
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Publish date : 2024-11-21 16:45:00
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