The New England Patriots defense took a massive step back in 2024, and might look at the upcoming draft to help get back on track. Matt Miller from ESPN has them do just that: in his latest mock draft,

The talented defender is noted for being a "fiery, active interior pass rusher with great technique and the burst needed to be a difference-maker at the 3-technique." The post Patriots projected to bolster defensive line in latest NFL mock draft appeared first on Boston.

Most mock drafts have the New England Patriots going in one of three directions: wide receiver, offensive lineman or pass rusher. But on Monday, ESPN’s Matt Miller had New England going with a bit of a surprise in the 2025 NFL Draft. Miller has the Patriots take a defensive tackle.

A year ago, the Patriots landed Drake Maye with the No. 3 pick. This year, the top of the draft looks very different for New England.

ESPN’s Matt Miller put together a two-round 2025 NFL mock draft on Monday, and he had the New England Patriots go defense with both of their draft selections. The team selected Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham with the fourth overall pick in the first round and Ohio State edge defender Jack Sawyer in the second round with the 38 th overall selection.

While New England is expected to have the most cap space, they also have high draft picks in each round that can be used to bring in some talented prospects from the college game.