In a perfect world, the New England Patriots land either Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter or Colorado wide receiver/cornerback in the First Round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
According to one media insider, the Patriots can likely cross Carter off their list. On ESPN's NFL Live, Adam Schefter stated, "It's not going to happen. Abdul Carter is going to go before the New England Patriots pick at No. 4."
“As we sit here today.. [Abdul Carter] is shaking up to be a Brown” - Adam Schefter https://t.co/0SKyeIqwKk pic.twitter.com/NoW7GLXJnR
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He added, "I would handicap Abdul Carter right now as the likely pick at No.