As they embark on the next branch of their rebuild with head coach Jerod Mayo and quarterback Drake Maye, how many picks do the New England Patriots have in the 2025 NFL Draft? Here’s a look at where they stand with their current capital.
What Are the New England Patriots’ Draft Picks in 2025?
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How Many Picks Do the Patriots Have in the 2025 NFL Draft?
Entering Thursday, the Patriots have nine picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. They still have possession of their original selections in every round but Round 6. They have then acquired three selections via trades.
The Round 6 selection in question was sent to the Los Angeles Chargers in a pick-swap for cornerback J.C. Jackson, but the Patriots were able to get a seventh-rounder back in the exchange.
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New England got a third-rounder from the Atlanta Falcons in return for Matthew Judon ahead of last season. They also added a seventh-rounder from the Los Angeles Chargers in the deal that netted them J.C. Jackson back in 2023.
The Patriots did have a seventh-round selection from the Tennessee Titans thanks to a trade for Nick Folk, but they sent that and Joe Milton III to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a late-round 5 selection from the Cowboys.
What Are the Patriots’ Biggest Needs in 2025?
- OT, EDGE, WR, G, CB
It’s been a tough stretch for the New England Patriots, who will enter 2025 with their third head coach in as many seasons. The numbers from Jerod Mayo’s only season were woeful: 31st overall with the 26th-ranked offense, the 30th-ranked defense, and the worst offensive line in the league. Their one ray of hope was rookie quarterback Drake Maye, and this draft is crucial to ensuring they facilitate his development with a workable environment.
The offensive line is, therefore, in sharp focus this offseason. Mike Onwenu should have a role at right guard, and free agency brought a pair of solid veteran starters in Morgan Moses (right tackle) and Garrett Bradbury (center). However, their left tackle spot is one of the most glaring holes across the whole league, and the interior OL could use depth in the later rounds as well.
New England added Stefon Diggs at receiver, which reduced the immediate need to address the position. However, they are still far from set at the position, as a lot will depend on how the new coaching staff feels about the likes of Ja’Lynn Polk, Demario Douglas, Javon Baker, and Kayshon Boutte. Whatever rookie gets added to that mix will make for a very crowded training camp competition.
Defensively, the Patriots’ pass rush was woeful last year. Their 17.6% pressure rate was the fourth lowest in the league, and there was no one that you felt confident could disrupt opposing passing games on a regular basis. Adding Harold Landry and Milton Williams should address some of that, but they could do with more talent (particularly on the edge).
Carlton Davis and Christian Gonzalez are a fantastic cornerback duo, but there is now a need to build up the depth behind them (the loss of longtime stalwart Jonathan Jones should not be underrated). That will most likely be done through the draft or with a low-priced veteran in the later stages of the offseason.
