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2025 NFL draft primer: Everything you need to know about Patriots

The New England Patriots are faced with a franchise-altering draft just one year after selecting Drake Maye third overall.

It’s likely that they have their quarterback of the future, and they’ve also hired a solid NFL head coach in Mike Vrabel—someone who has proven he can win in this league. Now it’s time to get back to what the Patriots have long excelled at: building a complete roster.

This year’s NFL draft kicks off Thursday, April 24 at 8 p.m. ET (Round 1), continues Friday, April 25 (Rounds 2–3) at 7:00 p.m. ET and wraps up Saturday, April 26 (Rounds 4–7) at 12:00 p.