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?
- Round 1
- Round 2
- Round 3
- Round 3 (from ATL)
- Round 4
- Round 5
- Round 7
- Round 7 (from CLE, LAC, or MIN)
- Round 7 (from TEN)
How Many Picks Do the Patriots Have in the 2025 NFL Draft?
Currently, the Patriots have nine picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. They still have possession of their original selections in every round but Round 6.
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.
The Patriots acquired an additional third round pick from the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for Matthew Judon. In Round 7, the Patriots were also able to get a third selection from the Tennessee Titans, in exchange for veteran kicker Nick Folk, in the summer of 2023.
If the Patriots manage to stay at eight picks or above in the 2025 NFL Draft, it’ll mark the eighth consecutive NFL Draft cycle in which they’ve had 8+ selections.
What Are the Patriots’ Biggest Needs in 2025?
Quietly, the Patriots boast a relatively solid, if not unspectacular, roster around their young quarterback. The offense needs more work than the defense, but both units have a floor at least above replacement level, and there’s a steady core of veterans being built.
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Their notable free agents for the 2025 offseason include edge rusher Josh Uche, offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor, tight end Austin Hooper, cornerback Jonathan Jones, wide receiver K.J. Osborn, and quarterback Jacoby Brissett.
Looking at the roster and pending free agents, it stands to reason that WR, TE, and OT could all once again command re-investment in the 2025 NFL Draft. Ja’Lynn Polk, DeMario Douglas, and Javon Walker should raise the floor of that unit, but Maye could use another premier playmaker.
On the defensive side of the ball, edge rusher and cornerback bear perhaps the most precariousness.
Meanwhile, at cornerback, Jones’ departure would leave Christian Gonzalez as the sole full-time starter on the boundary. Other young players like Alex Austin have potential, but New England could have a need at CB as well.