The 2025 NFL draft will play a major part in an incredibly active offseason for the New England Patriots, and it all starts next week in free agency.
Yes, the draft is important in stockpiling talent for the future. In some rare cases, rookies can step in and make an impact right out of the gates. However, the immediate impact players are typically found through free agency and trades.
The Patriots could use help at a multitude of different positions, including offensive tackle, wide receiver, edge rusher, defensive tackle and cornerback. It would take the greatest offseason in franchise history for them to address every problem in one year, but they have the assets to close the gap significantly.