The countdown to the 2025 NFL Draft is in full swing, with the scouting combine fast approaching in Indianapolis at the end of February.
At this stage, the hay is in the barn in terms of prospects putting actual football on film for teams to evaluate. The NFL Scouting Combine, Pro Days, private workouts, and '30' visits could break ties as the board is finalized, but the tape is king. Following a thorough film study of the consensus top prospects in this year's draft, let's get into some pre-combine tiers.
With the Patriots holding the fourth overall pick in the first round, it's a tricky spot for New England.