Should the Patriots go offense or defense in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft? Here's a roundup of mock draft predictions.
The Patriots, trailing 16-3 with about five minutes left in the third quarter, had a third-and-1 at the Cardinals' 4-yard line. They couldn't get that one yard, though, as two runs up the middle failed. It was a huge missed opportunity to trim the Cardinals' lead to one score. Arizona eventually won 30-17.
But there are also huge issues on defense for the Patriots. These problems are so glaring that it might even make sense for the team to use its 2025 first-round selection on a pass rusher. "The most electric player in the class and top-ranked prospect on my board, Hunter offers difference-making ability on both sides of the ball. He has rare acceleration and high-end playmaking traits as a receiver, but I also see lockdown cover skills -- including elite ball skills and instincts -- as a cornerback. Consider that he not only is sixth in receiving yards and second in TD catches on offense but also has four interceptions and 10 pass breakups on defense.
"I think New England would run to the podium if the board fell this way. Hunter is an electrifying talent who would be a good receiver, but could be an incredible cornerback with his instincts and ball skills. A duo of Hunter and Christian Gonzalez would be one of the NFL’s best young duos."
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