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Chances are Patriots fans would feel pretty good if New England addresses its three biggest needs with its four top-80 selections in the 2025 NFL Draft. Chances are they’d feel even better if one of those players included blue-chip prospect Travis Hunter.
Well, that’s exactly what ESPN NFL draft expert Matt Miller predicted in a seven-round mock draft released Thursday. Miller projected each of New England’s nine draft selections, adding a pair of wide receivers and second-round offensive tackle with high upside.
Check out Miller’s picks, including a brief synopsis for those who were drafted in the first three rounds, here:
Round 1, No. 4: Travis Hunter, CB/WR “Because of their free agency moves, the Patriots have an almost unlimited amount of options with this pick. New England would be very lucky to have the Heisman Trophy winner fall to this spot,” Miller wrote. “It’s not unrealistic that Hunter could be Odell Beckham Jr. on offense and Denzel Ward on defense. New England’s coaching staff would have fun devising ways to get him involved.”
Round 2, No. 38: Josh Conerly Jr., OT
“Conerly was a running back in high school, so he still has room for growth and improvement,” Miller wrote. “But he was a top-flight Big Ten left tackle this past season and would fill a massive need for the Patriots.”
Round 3, No. 69: Elic Ayomanor, WR
“Wide receiver ranks as a primary need for New England, and finding the polished Ayomanor still on the board would be a sweet fit for a team that lacks a player who can win on underneath routes or fight off press coverage with size,” Miller wrote.
Round 3, No. 77: Princely Umanmielen, Edge
Even after adding Harold Landry III and K’Lavon Chaisson, the Patriots need a rusher with more up-field juice that they can build around long term,” Miller wrote.
Round 4, No. 106: Lathan Ransom, S
Round 5, No. 144: Malachi Moore, S
Round 7, No. 217: Jay Higgins, LB
Round 7, No. 220: Jordan Hancock, CB
Round 7, No. 238: Seth McLaughlin, C
Looking for more draft insights? Miller recently joined NESN’s “Foxboro Rush” podcast and provided plenty of Patriots-specific intel, and you can listen to that interview on Spotify and YouTube.
