B+
New England Patriots
A masterclass at the trade table lands the Patriots a B+.
by Ben ·
2025 NFL Draft
· 1 picks
· 1 steals
· 0 reaches
Whoever sat across the table from the Patriots should ask for a receipt. They cleaned the room out, prying loose far more value than they gave up, and it was the quiet MVP of their weekend.
They punted on edge rusher, and it is the miss that keeps the grade honest. The Warren pick alone nudges the whole weekend up a notch.
The Patriots paired the rookies with proven help, Myles Garrett leading the way. Tight end was the priority and it is no longer a question, which is most of the job.
Good work on the whole, with edge rusher the one box left unchecked.
Pick-by-Pick
In the 28th overall pick they get a security blanket over the middle at a price that makes it sweeter. A clean fit for the roster.