As the New England Patriots approach the 2025 NFL Draft, how the fourth overall selection will play out remains a mystery, even if a handful of options collectively appear to be highly likely.
Let’s look at the best-case draft scenario for the Patriots, including a Day Two trade.
Round 1 (#4): Edge Abdul Carter (Penn State)
- New England’s dreams come true as two quarterbacks are selected among the top-three picks. Although Travis Hunter would thrill Patriots fans here, the fact is he could play his best football at cornerback, and it’s a deep receivers class where quality can be found deep into Day Two.