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Our staff has compiled what the top ‘experts’ are predicting the New England Patriots will do in the in first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.<\/h2>\n

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Our staff has compiled what the top ‘experts’ are predicting the New England Patriots will do in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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EXPERT:<\/strong> Bucky Brooks, NFL.com<\/p>\n

LAST UPDATED:<\/strong> January 30, 2025<\/p>\n

PICK: Travis Hunter, CB\/WR, Colorado<\/h3>\n

Brook’s Analysis:<\/strong>
\n“New head coach Mike Vrabel’s personal experience as a two-way player could help the Patriots maximize this Heisman Trophy winner’s potential as a combo playmaker in the NFL.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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EXPERT:<\/strong> Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports<\/p>\n

PICK: Will Campbell, OT, LSU<\/h3>\n

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LAST UPDATED:<\/strong> January 30, 2025<\/p>\n

Trapasso’s Analysis:<\/strong>
\n“Will Campbell is the prudent selection here for the Patriots who must protect Drake Maye significantly better than they did during his rookie season.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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EXPERT:<\/strong> Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.com<\/p>\n

LAST UPDATED:<\/strong> January 26, 2025<\/p>\n

PICK: Will Campbell, OT, LSU<\/h3>\n

Jeremiah’s Analysis:<\/strong>
\n“The Patriots must help Drake Maye on the offensive line. I see Campbell as a safe, steady player who is still improving.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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EXPERT:<\/strong> Josh Edwards, CBS Sports<\/p>\n

PICK: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona<\/h3>\n

LAST UPDATED:<\/strong> January 26, 2025<\/p>\n

Edward’s Analysis:<\/strong>
\n“New England’s objective should be surrounding Drake Maye with the talent necessary for him to be successful. Does that have to begin at No. 2 overall? Probably not, but the options are limited at wide receiver unless the Patriots spend big on Tee Higgins in free agency.”<\/p>\n

EXPERT:<\/strong> Phil Perry, NBC Sports Boston<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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PICK: Will Campbell, OT, LSU<\/h3>\n

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LAST UPDATED:<\/strong> January 24, 2025<\/p>\n

Perry’s Analysis:<\/strong>
\n“Will Campbell was one of the best pass blockers in the country as LSU’s starting left tackle. The Patriots may shop this pick until the cows come home. But if other clubs call their bluff in terms of trade compensation, Mike Vrabel may have to stick to his guns, stick at No. 4 overall, and take the best lineman on the board.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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EXPERT:<\/strong> Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN<\/p>\n

LAST UPDATED:<\/strong> January 22, 2025<\/p>\n

PICK: Abdul Carter, OLB, Penn State<\/h3>\n

Kiper’s Analysis:<\/strong>
\n“Carter is instinctive and fast, and he seems to always be around the ball. He converted from off-ball linebacker to the edge this season and dominated to the tune of 12 sacks and 23.5 tackles for loss. For a New England team that struggled to get pressure, Carter would be a massive addition. New coach Mike Vrabel could move him around and use his disruptive traits to improve the Patriots’ league-low sack count (28). New England also has glaring holes at receiver and on the offensive line. If Hunter is still on the board, he fits. Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan makes some sense, too. And there’s a shot the Pats get an offer to trade back, which would put them in a better spot to take one of the top offensive tackles. But Carter — my No. 2 prospect — could take this defense to another level.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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EXPERT:<\/strong> Jason McIntyre, Fox Sports<\/p>\n

PICK: Will Campbell, OT, LSU<\/h3>\n

LAST UPDATED:<\/strong> January 17, 2025<\/p>\n

McIntyre’s Analysis:<\/strong>
\n“The Pats had the worst offensive line for much of the season. Yes, they’d love to trade down, but whichever tackle they draft here should start from Day 1. ”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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EXPERT:<\/strong> Doug Kyed, Boston Herald<\/p>\n

PICK: Will Campbell, OT LSU<\/h3>\n

LAST UPDATED:<\/strong> January 16, 2025<\/p>\n

Kyed’s Analysis:<\/strong>
\n“O-line was easily the Patriots’ biggest weakness during the 2024 season, and they have the chance to land a potential franchise left tackle in Campbell. The Patriots will have other options here, defensive end Abdul Carter, wide receiver Tet McMillan and wide receiver\/cornerback Travis Hunter potentially among them, and there’s benefits to taking any of those players.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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EXPERT:<\/strong> Dane Brugler, The Athletic<\/p>\n

LAST UPDATED:<\/strong> January 15, 2025<\/p>\n

PICK: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona<\/h3>\n

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Brugler’s Analysis:<\/strong>
\n“How we view the Patriots’ needs at the moment compared to three months from now could vary wildly, based on the cap space this organization has to address key positions in free agency. With his tracking skills and fluid catch radius, McMillan has a skill set similar to that of Tee Higgins (who shouldn’t see a minute of free agency, if the Bengals are smart).”<\/p>\n

EXPERT:<\/strong> Vinny Iyer, The Sporting News<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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LAST UPDATED:<\/strong> January 15, 2025<\/p>\n

PICK: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Iyer’s Analysis:<\/strong>
\n“The Patriots had the fewest sacks in the NFL under former defensive-minded coach Jerod Mayo. Carter was unstoppable wrecking plays with pass rush and run diagnosis in the CFP and would be a great first pick for the Mike Vrabel era.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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EXPERT:<\/strong> Danny Kelly, The Ringer<\/p>\n

PICK: Will Campbell, OT LSU<\/h3>\n

LAST UPDATED:<\/strong> January 7, 2025<\/p>\n

Kelly’s Analysis:<\/strong>
\n“The Patriots beat the Bills in Week 18 to lose out on the first pick, but they don’t need to draft a quarterback, so they still end up with a very good player here. Campbell can provide a massive boost to New England’s porous offensive line, boasting the light footwork and overall athleticism to play at left tackle but the demeanor and body type to fill in at guard. He gives the Pats the options they need up front to protect Drake Maye in 2025.”<\/p>\n

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EXPERT:<\/strong> Rob Rang, Fox Sports<\/p>\n

PICK: Mason Graham, DL Michigan<\/h3>\n

LAST UPDATED:<\/strong> January 15, 2025<\/p>\n

Rang’s Analysis:<\/strong>
\n“The Patriots entered Week 18 projected to have the No. 1 overall pick, but a stunning victory over the Buffalo Bills pushed them three spots lower and yet still cost head coach Jerod Mayo his job. Whoever his replacement will be \u2014 former Patriots linebacker and Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel is rumored to be a candidate \u2014 will recognize Graham’s talent. Paired with blossoming star Keion White, the Patriots could have the makings of a dominant defensive line.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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