Weaker drafts make trading down the smarter option for teams. It’s better to get multiple darts to throw at the board instead of relying on one throw to hit the bullseye. That was the thinking in this way-too-soon three-round 2025 NFL mock draft for the Patriots.

The New England Patriots picked up a much-needed win over the Bears, but it dropped them out of the top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

The New England Patriots didn't exactly do themselves any favors by beating the Chicago Bears last Sunday, as their draft positioning took a bit of a hit. There was hope that the Patriots could land the No.

The New England Patriots moved several spots down the 2025 NFL draft board after Sunday’s 19-3 win over the Chicago Bears. According to Tankathon, if the season ended today, the Patriots would select seventh overall in the draft. That’s a significant drop from the team holding the No. 1 overall pick last week.

If the Patriots’ season ended today, they’d be selecting sixth in the 2025 NFL Draft. Which, according to one local Patriots insider, landing outside of the top-five might not

While the New England Patriots have gone 3-7 through the first 10 weeks of their 2024 campaign, they've had some players performing pretty well, including cornerback Christian Gonzalez. The 22-year-old was New England's first-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft and earned Offensive Rookie of the Month honors last September before a shoulder injury ended his season prematurely.

The New England Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez is already one of the best CBs in football, but the team might be in a position to add an intriguing running mate in the first round of next year’s draft: Will Johnson out of Michigan,