A consensus opinion seems to be forming among experts who publish 2025 NFL mock drafts: The New England Patriots should take a defensive player with the No. 4 pick in the first round.
It makes sense for several reasons.
The 2025 draft class is loaded with good front seven players. There might not be much elite-level talent among this group, but many of these edge rushers, defensive tackles and linebackers should be productive pro players.
Aside from the two quarterbacks -- Miami's Cam Ward and Colorado's Shedeur Sanders -- there's not a ton of high-end offensive players available.