The NFL Scouting Mix has come and gone.
With info gathered on each the prospects within the 2025 NFL Draft and the Patriots’ plans, right here’s our newest crack at a mock draft.
Spherical 1, Decide No. 4: TRADE
If the Patriots are capable of signal a handful of starters in free company and head into the draft with out being beholden to fill main wants, then they really feel like they might management the board at No. 4 general.
On this state of affairs, we’ve the Saints buying and selling as much as No. 4 general for a quarterback. Based mostly on draft commerce worth charts, the Patriots may get a further second-round decide by shifting down 5 spots.
And if Penn State defensive finish Abdul Carter and Colorado huge receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter are each off the board, then it is sensible to commerce down. The highest choices out there can be Michigan defensive deal with Mason Graham, LSU offensive deal with Will Campbell, Georgia edge defender Jalon Walker, Missouri offensive deal with Armand Membou and the man listed under at No. 9 general.
Spherical 1, Decide No. 9 (from Saints): WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
Phrase out of the mix was that McMillan impressed the Patriots in his formal assembly with a bunch that included Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf.
The Patriots want an “X” huge receiver, and there are restricted choices out there through free company, the draft and trades. So, if the Patriots can commerce down, decide up an additional Day 3 decide and nonetheless wind up filling a necessity that possibly can’t be plugged by different means.
McMillan didn’t take a look at on the NFL Scouting Mix, which has some questioning his velocity, however he’s 6-foot-4, 219 kilos and was a grasp at making contested catches at Arizona. He caught 84 passes for 1,319 yards with eight touchdowns in 2024 as a junior whereas incomes All-American honors.
Spherical 2, Decide No. 38: DE Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston School
One other All-American, Ezeiruaku led his convention with 16.5 sacks and 21 tackles for loss in a breakout 2024 marketing campaign.
Vrabel will get all the info on Ezeiruaku that he wants from BC head coach Invoice O’Brien.
Ezeiruaku didn’t run the 40-yard sprint on the mix, however his 35.5-inch vertical leap, 9-feet, 11-inch broad soar, 6.94-second 3-cone drill and 4.19-second brief shuttle all impressed.
Spherical 2, Decide No. 40 (from Saints): OT Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota
A 3-year starter within the Huge Ten at left deal with, the 6-foot-6, 331-pound Ersery additionally examined exceptionally effectively on the mix with a 5.01-second 40-yard sprint, 1.75-second 10-yard break up, 29.5-inch vertical leap, 9-feet, 3-inch broad soar, 7.81-second 3-cone drill and 4.82-second brief shuttle.
The Patriots have to signal one or two tackles in free company, however additionally they have to hold including depth by the draft with doubtlessly high-end gamers.
Spherical 3, Decide No. 69: DT Deone Walker, Kentucky
An enormous presence at 6-foot-7, 331 kilos, Walker was capable of generate 51 complete pressures in 2023 at Kentucky. He took a step again in 2023 with 22 pressures however had dominant moments at Senior Bowl practices and is price a flier on Day 2.
The Patriots have to proceed including depth on their defensive position no matter who they register free company. Walker is a participant with apparent upside.
Spherical 3, Decide No. 77: RB Cameron Skattebo, Arizona State
Skattebo practically carried Arizona State to a School Soccer Playoff win over Texas with 143 yards on 30 carries and two touchdowns, eight catches for 99 yards and a 42-yard landing go.
This can be a robust draft for working backs, and Skattebo would add depth behind Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson within the Patriots’ working again secure. He’s an completed ball-carrier and pass-catcher, totaling 293 carries for 1,711 yards with 21 touchdowns and 45 catches for 605 yards with three extra scores in 2024.
Spherical 4: LB Smael Mondon Jr., Georgia
The Patriots have to get extra athletic at linebacker in Vrabel and Terrell Williams’ protection.
Mondon is 6-foot-2, 224 kilos however nonetheless identified for his physicality.
Spherical 5: G Luke Kandra, Cincinnati
The Patriots have an even bigger want at deal with, however nonetheless have to hold taking mid-round swings at guard to complement Mike Onwenu, Layden Robinson, Sidy Sow and whoever they add in free company.
Spherical 7: CB Zah Frazier, UTSA
Frazier is 6-foot-3, 186 kilos and ran a 4.36-second 40-yard sprint on the mix. He intercepted six passes with 5 go breakups in 2024.
Spherical 7: LB Shaun Dolac, Buffalo
Dolac was an uber-productive mix snub. He led the FBS degree with 168 tackles and intercepted 5 passes with 5 go breakups in 2024. Dolac is 23 and barely undersized at 6 toes, 225 kilos, however he can play ball.
Spherical 7: G Willie Lampkin, UNC
One other distinctive prospect, Lampkin is 5-foot-11, 290 kilos and was a first-team All-American in 2024 and a Senior Bowl inviate. He wasn’t invited to the mix.
Lampkin’s measurement will definitely present up within the NFL, however it’s price seeing if he can nonetheless be efficient whereas utilizing a late-round decide.
