The Patriots missed out on the No. 1 pick, but mock drafters have the team landing a number of different plug-and-play talents with the fourth selection.

Before we shift our focus to the conference championship games, here's an updated look at how the first round of the 2025 NFL draft could play out.

With Vrabel at the helm, the Patriots are looking to rebuild their roster and reestablish their identity after a disappointing few seasons. The upcoming 2025 NFL draft will be a critical component of this process, giving Vrabel and the revamped front office a chance to inject fresh talent into a team in desperate need of reinforcements.

Penn State stars Abdul Carter and Tyler Warren are projected first-round picks in the 2025 NFL draft — and ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. agrees.

Let the NFL mock drafts begin. This week the godfather of mock drafting — ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. — released his first pass at the 2025 NFL mock draft. The New York Giants hold the third overall selection in the upcoming draft and are desperately searching for their next franchise quarterback.

The New England Patriots need to surround young quarterback Drake Maye with a much better offensive line and more high-end talent at the skill positions on offense going into next season, but that doesn’t mean they should totally ignore defense with the No.

The Eagles are heading to the NFC Championship game and will face the Washington Commanders for the third time this season. Even with the Birds locked in a playoff run, it's never too early for a look

If you love everything about the NFL draft, you have ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. to thank for it. For all of us who cover the NFL draft, we must give credit to Kiper for making it possible as he brought it into he mainstream and turned it into the massive event it is.