The New England Patriots have found their franchise quarterback in Drake Maye, who has shown great potential in just one year. The Patriots’ next objective is to surround him with reliable talent to catch the ball and make big plays.
New England has been linked to many different positions to draft on both sides of the ball. The Patriots continue to be connected to picking a wide receiver early in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Arizona wide receiver and All-American Tetairoa McMillan has been linked to the team by various media outlets and fans.
McMillan possesses great size, excellent route-running skills, and a strong vertical threat. In the last three seasons, McMillan has caught 213 receptions for 3,423 yards and 26 touchdowns
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The Patriots must do what they can to get Maye his No. 1 receiver, but the team holds the No. 4 pick in the draft. Teams are likely aiming to trade up for a quarterback, a defensive star, or an offensive lineman.
New England can take advantage of other teams’ desperation to get a star, potentially securing multiple picks, including a first-round pick, No. 4 overall.
NFL Mock Draft Database’s draft simulation has the Patriots receiving trade offers from the Jacksonville Jaguars or the San Francisco 49ers. Jacksonville could trade its No. 5 pick, multiple second-round picks this year and next, and possibly a third-round or Day 3 pick.
The 49ers might offer the best potential trade with pick No. 11, pick No. 43, pick No. 139, pick No. 189, pick No. 228, and pick No. 232, all for the No. 4 pick.
As a result, this trade could help the Patriots find more young, talented players to become starters and still get McMillan as the top target for Maye in the 2025 season.
