2025 NFL mock draft roundup: Could Patriots take edge rusher in Round 1? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
A lot of people have predicted the New England Patriots will target a wide receiver or left tackle with their first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
And it makes sense. Anyone who's watched even one game of the Patriots' 2024 season would be able to tell that there's a severe lack of talent on the offensive line and among the wide receivers. They are two of the most important positions on the field, and it's very important that New England surrounds rookie quarterback Drake Maye with as many elite-level teammates as possible.