Begun the mock draft wars have: With the Patriots set for another losing season — currently tied with the Jets at 3-10 for last place in the division — much of the attention has long since turned toward future-focused subjects.
Specifically, fans wonder what pick the Patriots will have in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and who New England might select given such a prized opportunity. The avalanche of mock drafts haven’t fully started, but ESPN’s Field Yates took an early swing on Wednesday, releasing his 1.0 version.
In it, Yates has the Patriots ending up with the third overall pick (though he noted that the order was based merely on the standings through Week 14).