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Patriots' Major Plan for No. 4 Overall Pick Revealed: Report

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Evan Massey | Last updated Apr 24, 2025 12:26 PM ET

The New England Patriots currently hold the No. 4 overall pick heading into the first round of 2025 NFL draft tonight.

Mike Vrabel and company have been very busy this offseason. They have been working hard to upgrade the roster and will have a chance to do so again tonight at No. 4 overall. However, there has been speculation about the Patriots trying to move up to get Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter.

Despite the speculation, a new report has been made that suggests New England is not interested in pursuing a trade up scenario.

According to a report from NFL insider Jeff Howe of The Athletic, the Patriots seem content to hold the No. 4 overall pick.

"The Patriots have not shown much, if any, interest in moving up from No. 4 in the draft, per sources," Howe wrote. "They've sounded willing to stick to their board."

The Patriots have not shown much, if any, interest in moving up from No. 4 in the draft, per sources. They’ve sounded willing to stick to their board.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) April 24, 2025

With the No. 4 pick, New England will have quite a few talented players to choose from.

Many mock drafts have predicted the Patriots to draft LSU offensive lineman Will Campbell. There are other potential targets that New England could consider.

Other players to keep a close eye on include Missouri offensive tackle Armand Membou, Georgia edge rusher Jalon Walker, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham, and even Penn State tight end Tyler Warren.

Of course, if either Hunter or Carter were to fall to No. 4, the Patriots would likely scoop them up quickly.

Only time will tell what New England does at No. 4, but fans should not expect a trade up according to this report. The first round of the draft will begin tonight at 8:00 p.m. ET.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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