Patriots Wire

● By Jordy McElroy
If the season ended a week ago, the New England Patriots would have held the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NFL draft. But then they knocked off the Chicago Bears on the road and moved down multiple spots from the top of the board. The 2025 draft isn’t as loaded with talent as the 2024 draft was with stars like Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye and Marvin Harrison Jr. That isn’t to say the upcoming draft class won’t be a good one when looked back on years down the road. On paper, however, premium picks aren’t likely to be viewed as lucrative as they were in 2024. Remember when the Patriots wanted “a bag” for the No. 3 overall pick, which they used to draft rookie quarterback Drake Maye? They likely wouldn’t be able to demand such offers in 2025.