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Three Round Mock Draft For The New England Patriots

Bonisiwe Shabane
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three round mock draft for the new england patriots

Chris Pedota / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images After two decades of playing fodder to Tom Brady, the New York Jets once again find themselves looking up at the New England Patriots. Simply put, they set the bar for a successful rebuild, and as they threaten to end the Buffalo Bills' divisional dynasty, New England looks like everything New York aspires to be. The Patriots hit on the head coach. They hit on the quarterback. And a team in disarray just a season ago looks like one of the best teams in football, both in the short- and long-term.

New York's search for a quarterback will continue into April -- perhaps all the way to the 2027 NFL Draft. But the Jets have significant draft capital and a chance to thrust themselves back into relevance. Round 1, Pick 5: Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State The New England Patriots' loss against the Buffalo Bills may have irritated some fans who are simply tired of the team's woeful performances of late, but there was a silver lining that could help... The Patriots' loss and Las Vegas Raiders' win helped New England jump up to No. 2 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft order, while the Raiders fell all the way down to No.

6 overall. If the Raiders want to select their next franchise quarterback in a weak class, they may need to trade up. The Patriots could be an ideal trade partner for the Raiders. Las Vegas moves up to land their quarterback of the future, while the Patriots can use high-quality assets to beef up what may be the worst overall roster in the league ahead of a... Trading down and still ending up with a player who could protect Maye's blindside for most of the next decade would be an absolute godsend for this Patriots team. While he is facing some stern competition from Texas' Kelvin Banks Jr, Campbell still appears to be the best offensive lineman in this class.

Campbell is a supremely talented athlete for the position with a tremendous pass protection anchor and a history of dominant performances against future professional players in the SEC. Maye has been running for his life this season, and Campbell coming to town will be a big help. The New England Patriots make a major splash on draft night, trading down from No. 4 to No. 10 in a blockbuster deal with the Chicago Bears. The move allowed the Bears to land Penn State EDGE Abdul Carter, while New England added premium draft capital and retooled its offense around second-year quarterback Drake Maye.

With five picks in the top 77, head coach Mike Vrabel and de facto GM Eliot Wolf focused on upgrading the offense and reinforcing the line of scrimmage. Round 1, Pick 10 (via CHI): Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise StateBoise State’s Ashton Jeanty gives the Patriots a dynamic, three-down weapon out of the backfield. Jeanty’s blend of burst, balance, and receiving skills offers a perfect fit alongside Drake Maye as New England transitions to a more explosive and modern offense. With Rhamondre Stevenson entering a contract year, Jeanty gives the Patriots a long-term answer and day-one contributor. Round 2, Pick 38: Elic Ayomanor, WR, StanfordThe Patriots continue investing in weapons for Maye with Elic Ayomanor, a big-bodied receiver with strong hands and deceptive speed. Ayomanor emerged as a breakout star at Stanford, using his physicality and route-running to create separation and make contested catches.

He adds size and reliability to a wide receiver room that desperately needed an injection of talent. Round 2, Pick 39 (via CHI): Donovan Jackson, OT, Ohio StateAfter bolstering the skill positions, New England turns its attention to protecting the quarterback. Donovan Jackson is a versatile and battle-tested lineman who brings power and athleticism to the offensive line. Capable of playing both guard and tackle, Jackson offers immediate depth and long-term starter potential on a line that’s in flux. Round 3, Pick 69: Shemar Turner, DI, Texas A&MShemar Turner is a disruptive interior presence with the ability to collapse pockets and defend the run. At 6’4″, 290 pounds, Turner brings versatility and upside to a defensive front that lost several key contributors in recent seasons.

He’ll fit nicely in New England’s multiple-look scheme and can rotate early while developing into a key piece. The New England Patriots face a transformative draft this upcoming year, the first true rookie class in their attempt at a full rebuild. With the Pats zeroing in on a top five pick, the expectation is that they will take a quarterback, and SI projects they will do so with North Carolina's Drake Maye. "No team in this draft needs something more than the Pats need a franchise quarterback," writes Sports Illustrated in its new three-round mock draft. "Regardless of whether or not Bill Belichick returns next season, New England has to swing big under center, and they're in position to do just that with this pick." Maye is going to need some protection alongside him if he comes to New England, and that comes in the form of Arizona tackle Jordan Morgan in the second round.

"Morgan has absolutely got the goods," Athlon Sports says of Morgan. "He’s got a prototypical build, would appear to have some positional flexibility, and offers a strong mix of power and mobility." Their biggest needs are obvious, but the way the Patriots will address them is not. NFL Network draft analyst Chad Reuter, who’s covered the event for nearly three decades, published a three-round mock draft. In doing so, Reuter addressed three of the most glaring needs on the Patriots: pass rush, offensive line and wide receiver. Reuter mocked Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter to the Patriots at No.

4 overall, after both Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders were off the board with two of the top three selections. “The Patriots land a difference-maker with the No. 4 pick,” Reuter wrote. “Carter’s speed and relentless nature immediately improve one of the league’s worst pass rushes, while his experience as both a hand-down and off-ball defender gives new coach Mike Vrabel flexibility up front.” Reuter then predicted the Patriots would draft Minnesota offensive tackle Aireontae Ersery with the 38th overall pick. From there, Reuter has the Patriots selecting Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond with the 69th overall pick and Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson at No.

77. Multiple players have been mocked to the New England Patriots over the last few weeks in anticipation of the upcoming 2024 NFL draft. ESPN’s Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. put a three-round mock draft together, with Kiper taking New England’s third overall pick and Yates taking the second (No. 34) and third-round (No. 68) picks for the organization.

Quarterback has been a position of focus for the Patriots throughout the pre-draft process. Wide receiver has been an area identified as a need as well. Kiper has New England selecting North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye third overall, while Yates has the team taking Florida State wide receiver Keon Coleman 34th overall and UNC wide receiver Devontez Walker at No. 68. The Patriots have been connected with both Maye and Walker, as they attended their pro day.

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