Experts don't totally agree on which specific player the New England Patriots should select with the No. 4 pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, but most of them do agree on what type of players the AFC East franchise should target.
Offensive tackle or edge rusher.
The Patriots have so many roster weaknesses to address during the offseason. This draft is particularly strong at edge rusher and defensive tackle, so it makes sense to fortify the front seven through the draft.
Penn State star Abdul Carter is the best edge rusher in the class, but he's not the only player at his position with great potential at the next level.