The New England Patriots hold three picks in the top 100 of the 2025 NFL Draft, all three of which are in the top 80 selections. Should New England have a high hit percentage on those early selections, they can be back in the postseason sooner than expected. In his four-round mock draft, Chad Reuter has New England selecting Travis Hunter in the first round to start out.
If the Browns decide to draft Abdul Carter, the Patriots will gleefully select Hunter as a future two-way star," Reuter writes. "His ball skills and after-the-catch ability are not of this planet, so it won't be a surprise if he becomes a prolific receiver for an offense that needs one, while also working with corners Carlton Davis and Christian Gonzalez.