The New England Patriots have quite a few options when it comes to their Draft strategy this year. There is obviously quite a bit of buzz around left tackle, and wide receiver, but could they set their sights on a top ranked defensive prospect? There have been multiple rumors recently that the Patriots are big fans of Georgia linebacker, Jalon Walker. Is Walker an elite prospect? How could he fit into the New England Defense? There are many questions to be answered, so let’s dive in. Where will Walker be drafted? Jalon Walker is considered one of this year’s top…
Author: Zach McGlone
Zach McGlone
Zach is a sports writer covering the New England Patriots and the NFL Draft for Gridiron Heroics. He has experience in coaching football, and uses his knowledge of the game in all of his writing.
The New England Patriots have multiple different routes they could take when the NFL Draft finally rolls around. In my March mock draft, I had New England getting lucky and landing the best player in the Draft in Travis Hunter. However, due to recent rumors of Hunter going in the top three, my newest mock draft takes a different approach. So let’s dive into my latest, and final Patriots mock draft of the 2025 off-season. Round 1: Will Campbell, OT, LSU With the Patriots first-round pick, they take the best offensive lineman in the entire Draft. Will Campbell has been…
The New England Patriots potential first round selection has been the subject of debate recently. But who are some of the top prospects they could target at the top of the second round? Maybe New England could even trade up from their second round pick, to make multiple first round picks. Overall, they should be willing to move all over the Draft board, and their pick at number four will have a huge impact on their next pick. So let’s take a look at some of my favorite prospects the Patriots should take a good look at. Luther Burden III,…
The New England Patriots will have a chance at some talented prospects with the fourth overall pick when the Draft finally rolls around. Depending on how the board falls, who could be available when New England is on the clock? And what could be their rankings based on team need, and talent of the prospect? The number one priority for the Draft should be getting good football players on the roster, so here is my big board rankings for the fourth overall pick. 1. Travis Hunter, WR, Colorado The number one target for the Patriots should be Travis Hunter. Hunter…
The New England Patriots have added some serious talent in Free Agency so far, and have multiple players who should make a big leap forward under Head Coach Mike Vrabel. Vrabel immediately raises the floor of this team, and with the return of Offensive Coordinator, Josh McDaniels, we could see a giant improvement in 2025. So who could be some of the best candidates for a breakout when the season finally rolls around in September? Drake Maye, Quarterback The most obvious breakout candidate is quarterback, Drake Maye. Maye has immense talent and an incredible arm. He looked like the future…
The New England Patriots are in a pretty good position when it comes to controlling the 2025 NFL Draft. There are many different routes they could take when it comes to their Draft strategy, especially since they added quite a bit of talent in Free Agency. So who could be some great fits in Foxborough? Here are a few of my favorite prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft. Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri Luther Burden is a player I have been very high on since his breakout season in 2023. He had a very down year this past season in…
The New England Patriots have been tied to rumors surrounding New Orleans Saints Receiver, Chris Olave, for the past couple of months. Recently, some Sports books even have the Patriots as the betting favorites to land Olave if he is traded. Olave has struggled to stay healthy during his NFL career, however, he is one of the best downfield threats in the league when he is active. His speed and impressive route running, make him an elite separator, and he could have a huge impact on the New England offense. There are some interesting questions that come up when discussing…
The New England Patriots have added some great depth and talent in the first wave of Free Agency, and many people are now looking towards the NFL Draft. There is always quite a bit of uncertainty when it comes to the Draft, but one thing is clear, New England needs to hit a few home runs in April. So what could the Draft class possibly look like? Here is my March Mock Draft for the New England Patriots. Round 1: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado The Patriots currently sit at fourth overall in the Draft, and lucky for them, there are…
The New England Patriots have been getting quite a bit of buzz recently after some big splashes in Free Agency. They have filled a lot of needs so far, but they haven’t added anybody at arguably the biggest need, and that is left tackle. Could New England turn to the Draft to try and get one of the most important positions in football? There is one prospect that has continuously been linked to the Patriots and that is LSU offensive tackle, Will Campbell. There are a few questions that linger with Campbell, and what are the answers to those questions?…
The Head Coach of the New England Patriots, Mike Vrabel, was in attendance at the Ohio State Pro Day this past week. Ohio State is predicted to have the highest number of players drafted in 2025, and for good reason. The reigning National Champions are absolutely loaded with talent, and clearly the Patriots want a first hand look at the Draft eligible players. Who are some names to watch out for that Coach Vrabel will be keeping a close eye on? Emeka Egbuka, Wide Receiver The Patriots recently added free agent receiver Stefon Diggs to their roster, and that shouldn’t…