According to a source, the Patriots are not locked into staying and picking at No. 4. This draft isn’t filled with elite talent, but rather it’s deep with quality players and starting-caliber prospects. A trade-down would mean the Patriots get more draft assets and still likely come away with a starter.

Vrabel, who won three Super Bowls as a player in New England, takes over a team which has had three straight losing seasons, including back-to-back 4-13 seasons in 2023 and 2024. For the second straight year,

The New England Patriots have a chance to add an elite player in the 2025 NFL Draft. However, there are a few players that should be avoided.