Mel Kiper Jr.’s take on the Patriots at No. 4, and the possibility of a trade: Though the Patriots‘ Week 18 win over the Bills ironically managed to ruin the team’s chances at securing the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, it left New England at a fascinating pivot point in the league’s annual event.
The Patriots hold the No. 4 pick, a point at which many draft experts think could be when the real drama begins. Count ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. among that crowd, as he explained in his most recent projection.