Patriots boost key offensive position in ESPN's new 2025 mock draft

The New England Patriots slid from the No. 1 pick to the No. 4 pick in the final 2025 NFL Draft order as a result of their Week 18 win over the Buffalo Bills, and now they have a real dilemma.

Do they keep the pick or trade down for more assets? A trade down is probably a much harder task now that the Patriots don't have a top two or top three pick. There are only two quarterbacks expected to be taken at the top of this draft, and Heisman Trophy-winning wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter is projected to go No. 3.

So, what are the Patriots to do at No. 4?

Well, if they keep the pick, taking an offensive tackle isn't a bad idea. Left tackle was a huge weakness for the Patriots this past…