The Patriots are in desperate need of a young left tackle to protect quarterback Drake Maye’s blindside. They get their tackle of the future with Wyatt Milum, a bruiser along the offensive front with the ability to contribute right out of the gates.

The Patriots are hoping to dramatically improve their offensive and defensive lines under coach Mike Vrabel. Can they do it in the draft?

After a disastrous 2024 season for the New England Patriots under former head coach Jerod Mayo, there’s a new sheriff in town, and his name is Mike Vrabel. And actually, he isn’t much of a new sheriff in town.

The New England Patriots added a top college defensive player to strengthen their secondary in the latest mock draft.

Ward dazzled during his lone season at Miami, throwing for the most touchdown passes (39) and second-most passing yards (4,313) in the FBS. Though he must clean up his footwork and decision-making, Ward has a high ceiling. He brings a powerful arm, can be an innovator on the field and has a steely demeanor in big moments.

ESPN's Field Yates published his mock draft on Tuesday and had New England taking LSU's offensive lineman Will Campbell with the No. 4 pick to address that need. "There is a case for taking the best player available, and per my own board, that would be Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham." Yates wrote.

The Patriots see an opportunity to climb back up the draft board late in the first round to get their franchise left tackle, Ohio State’s Josh Simmons. It is unlikely Simmons will slide too far down the draft board, even after a season-ending knee injury.

The Patriots have glaring needs on the defensive side of the ball, and they should address one of them with the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.