If both Abdul Carter and Travis Hunter are off the board by the time the Patriots land on the clock at No. 4 in the 2025 NFL Draft, could New England opt to trade down in order to further stockpile picks?
It’s a sound strategy, given that New England could conceivably draft a starting offensive tackle (Will Campbell, Armand Membou) further down in the top 10, add another pick or two, or even select another coveted prospect like Penn State tight end Tyler Warren.
Speaking on WEEI Tuesday, NBC Sports Boston’s Tom E. Curran predicted that the Patriots will look to move down from that No.