In an ideal world for the New England Patriots, one of Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter or Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter would be available with the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft later this month.
Even after bolstering their defense in free agency with major additions such as defensive tackle Milton Williams, outside linebacker Harold Landry and cornerback Carlton Davis, the Patriots still need more high-end talent and depth at edge rusher.
Carter is the best edge rusher in the draft, but the gap between him and Georgia star Jalon Walker is not enormous.