Mark Daniels: 7-round Patriots mock draft 3.0

After months of speculation, the 2025 NFL Draft is nearly here.

For Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf, this will be an extremely important part of the Patriots rebuilding process. After another 4-win season, the team still lacks ample depth and blue-chip prospects to turn this franchise into a playoff contender.

That’s where this draft could come in.

Although this year’s class lacks elite talent, it’s deep with potential starter depth. If the Patriots can come away with multiple starters, on both sides of the ball, it would go a long way to getting back in the playoff picture.

By now, the Patriots top needs are clear. The team needs to better protect Drake Maye after allowing 52 sacks last season.…