DRAFT 2025 Patriots Draft Prospects

[Huckleberry1]

Correct, which is ok when your QB is on a rookie contract. With the carry over from this year the Pats will have 160mil in cap space. There will be zero issue paying 30mil a year for a top tier WR

Unless you pay it to a guy who isn’t really a top tier receiver, like say Tee Higgins.

For anyone who wants to know what a franchise that acts out of desperation looks like you don’t need to look any farther than to the New York Jets. They make desperate move after desperate move, year after year, to please their desperate fans, and haven’t won a Super Bowl in 55 years.

 

[PatsFan2]

I can only speak for myself, but I would rather they have something better than should be good. They absolutely need to spend coin on the OL.

As an aside, I have become infatuated with Jayden Higgins in the 3rd or 4th. I try not to get draft crushes but this one got me bad.

Saw him too I like him and Tre Harris from Ole Miss: that kid from Stanford too Wide Receiver Elic Ayomanor.

 

[dliverey44]

Let's just draft TMac and call it a day.. and maybe get amari Cooper/ diggs for 2 years 30 million with 12 million guaranteed . And go big on bolles even if it's for 2 years . Trade up to get banks in 1st round as developmental LT and maybe some other mid level veteran LT as insurance for bolles.

Lowe's can compete in training camp and may the best man win the backup job.

You can't draft TMac because he retired from the NBA and he is the only TMac, but if you were to say draft King Tet then I am onboard.

 

[PatsFan2]

What kind of speed are we talking here? When he runs a 4.53 people are going to have Harry flash backs. Seems to have good game speed and is creative at getting separation. Are we willing to do this experiment again? Not saying he’s
gonna be great, average or terrible, but there will be questions and comparisons that will come up with the prospect.

That's absolutely BS: Harry is a Scrub Tet McMillan is a player Big difference. The Harry Flashbacks had people Leary of that guy below: glad he proved us wrong.

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[KCSVEN]

Do you like him as a CB or WR? No way any team will play a guy full time at both spots.

I'm not sure, I think you pick one and let him play the other in a limited role. Although I'm extremely curious what he'd be like as a full-time wide receiver and with Gonzalez that could be a better fit but he's currently a better CB and paring him with Gonzalez is enticing.
I think it comes down to roster build but early on he plays both in some capacity.

He's unique and you need to think a bit differently on how you use him.

Trying to not get my hopes up, the idea of getting Hunter is exciting, hope it works out and they are in position to get him and then don't screw it up.

 

[Ray Ray 717]

What kind of speed are we talking here? When he runs a 4.53 people are going to have Harry flash backs. Seems to have good game speed and is creative at getting separation. Are we willing to do this experiment again? Not saying he’s
gonna be great, average or terrible, but there will be questions and comparisons that will come up with the prospect.

My goodness will people please STOP comparing McMillan to Harry. They do not even remotely come close to each other in playing style, talent, reputation, and height/length (McMillan much taller)

 

[Ray Ray 717]

What kind of speed are we talking here? When he runs a 4.53 people are going to have Harry flash backs. Seems to have good game speed and is creative at getting separation. Are we willing to do this experiment again? Not saying he’s
gonna be great, average or terrible, but there will be questions and comparisons that will come up with the prospect.

Most draft experts compare McMillan to Mike Evans. McMillan is expected to go top 5-10 in the draft.

N’Keal Harry was drafted at 32, projected to go in rounds 2-3 by most scouts and drew comparison to Laquan Treadwell.

Not even close!!!

 

[BUSTAMOVE]

That wasn’t luck. They scouted Maye heavily, rejected the trade offers so many here wanted them to take, and stayed put and took their franchise QB when many on this board were saying that they should take a deal because only 30% of first round QB’ssucceed. If he turned out to be Zach Wilson or Trey Lance everyone here would be screaming for his head, but when he hits the pick out of the ballpark they all just pretend anyone would have picked him, and give Wolf zero credit for making the best call on the pick.

At first I wanted MHJ. Then giving JJ a hard look. Going back and forth with you and doing research. I agreed Maye had to be the pick. You wanted any of the Top 3 QB’s but preferred Maye.
Wolf gets full credit. He did not trade out and made the pick
Let’s face it. A rookie GM with an owner that was pushing for a QB.
His future was on the line with this pick. He would have been unemployed from the NFL if he traded out and Maye turned out to be who most thought he could be. I am sure he is intelligent enough to see Mayes talent with the resources they have scouting and interviewing these kids. But truthfully he had no choice and was giving a great choice

 

[Patsgofor4]

Most draft experts compare McMillan to Mike Evans. McMillan is expected to go top 5-10 in the draft.

N’Keal Harry was drafted at 32, projected to go in rounds 2-3 by most scouts and drew comparison to Laquan Treadwell.

Not even close!!!

McMillan is clearly a better prospect than Harry but don’t rewrite history, in order to fit your narrative. Harry had a consensus late first/early second projection. He lead his draft class (WR group) in explosive plays during his last year at ASU and was second in contested catchesu. It was not at all a surprise that he was drafted at 32. Several good AZ sources stated that the Cardinals were planning to draft him at 33.

As late as 3rd round by “most scouts”? Stop it.

 

[Ray Ray 717]

McMillan is clearly a better prospect than Harry but don’t rewrite history, in order to fit your narrative. Harry had a consensus late first/early second projection. He lead his draft class (WR group) in explosive plays during his last year at ASU and was second in contested catchesu. It was not at all a surprise that he was drafted at 32. Several good AZ sources stated that the Cardinals were planning to draft him at 33.

As late as 3rd round by “most scouts”? Stop it.

No revisionist history here. There is a huge difference in quality between a 2nd rounder and a 4th overall in the draft. Massive.

Also, I don’t want to hear your bologna statistics about Harry having the most explosive plays when he when up against future unemployed shepherds and vacationing streetcar conductors in a cupcake conference while those other WRs competed in the SEC.

If you really want to draw comparisons, pop in AJ Brown’s college tape and compare it to Harry’s. It’s not even close. AJ Brown rates in the top 3 in college football in past 25 years best YAC ability displayed on film.


I stand by what I said about Harry

N’Keal Harry scouting report:

Harry has some limitations for the NFL due to a lack of speed. He will never be a separation receiver who can get open against NFL cornerbacks. He is going to constantly struggle to find space from man coverage, as the defenders will be able to run with him easily and keep him from getting open. Thus, he won’t be a threat to stretch the field with speed, he will struggle to get open underneath, and he is not explosive enough to get separation via route-running.

If Harry were faster, he would be a first-round pick, but his speed limitations make him more of a second-day prospect and likely a No. 2 receiver in the NFL.

Team sources call Harry not real twitchy or explosive. They worry about how he is not fast in and out of breaks and don’t see suddenness. Some sources said that Harry reminded them of Ole Miss wideout Laquon Treadwell, who is currently headed toward bust status for the Vikings. Some other sources say they are grading Harry on the second day of the 2019 NFL Draft and feel he is akin to Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Devin Funchess. One team source said they originally planned on grading Harry in Round 2, but were lowering him to the third round.

 

[gobesmug]

Unless you pay it to a guy who isn’t really a top tier receiver, like say Tee Higgins.

For anyone who wants to know what a franchise that acts out of desperation looks like you don’t need to look any farther than to the New York Jets. They make desperate move after desperate move, year after year, to please their desperate fans, and haven’t won a Super Bowl in 55 years.

They have money, do you prefer they keep 100mil plus unused next offseason? If the Pats had limited cap space it would be an easy no. But they have a ton of cap space and need some talent. Kendrick Bourne isn't getting it done.

Trey Smith and Tee Higgins are the consensus top 2 FA next years and that's if the Chiefs don't resign Smith.

If the Pats sign Tee Higgins they don't need to make WR a priority in the draft.

The Pats have the cap space to sign Tee Higgins, Trey Smith and Ronnie Stanley next season. That would shore up the oline and WR heading into in the draft.

They have all their best players locked under contract until 2027. So what's the fear in overpaying to get some talent at positions of need?

 

[PatsFan2]

OSU OT Simmons confirms draft entry despite injury … Ohio State OT Josh Simmons, a 4th year junior with a year of eligibility remaining announced this morning that he will be entering the upcoming draft despite the fact that he missed the second half of the current season after tearing an ACL in the Buckeyes’ loss at Oregon. Prior to the injury Simmons had been considered a mid-to-late first round prospect. However, while Simmons reports that he is ahead of schedule in his rehab, it still seems unlikely that he’ll be able to work out prior to the draft. Simmons, who spent two seasons at San Diego State before transferring to Ohio State last year is 6-5, 310 with what has been described as freakish athletic ability at least for an OT.

I would use one of those Third Rounders on him and have him ready by 2026 thoughts??

 

[PatsFan2]

OT Aireontae Ersery 6'6 325 Minnestoa looks like a really good player: he's going somewhere after the Top 10.

 

[Wozzy]

If it’s not an offensive tackle in the first round I don’t want to hear it. I can’t believe people can watch Maye get slaughtered behind this line and not wake up to what makes for good football.

Football is won in the trenches.

 

[PatsFan2]

If it’s not an offensive tackle in the first round I don’t want to hear it. I can’t believe people can watch Maye get slaughtered behind this line and not wake up to what makes for good football.

Football is won in the trenches.

Wozzy: I am leaning towards WR early in the Draft: but hoping we get a couple of Tackles in FA. I wouldn't mind Maye playing behind some guys with NFL Experience. Nobody should Outbid us in 2025 for a player or players we desire.

 

[PatsFan2]

They have money, do you prefer they keep 100mil plus unused next offseason? If the Pats had limited cap space it would be an easy no. But they have a ton of cap space and need some talent. Kendrick Bourne isn't getting it done.

Trey Smith and Tee Higgins are the consensus top 2 FA next years and that's if the Chiefs don't resign Smith.

If the Pats sign Tee Higgins they don't need to make WR a priority in the draft.

The Pats have the cap space to sign Tee Higgins, Trey Smith and Ronnie Stanley next season. That would shore up the oline and WR heading into in the draft.

They have all their best players locked under contract until 2027. So what's the fear in overpaying to get some talent at positions of need?

Isn't Trey Smith a Guard??

 

[BUSTAMOVE]

Unless you pay it to a guy who isn’t really a top tier receiver, like say Tee Higgins.

For anyone who wants to know what a franchise that acts out of desperation looks like you don’t need to look any farther than to the New York Jets. They make desperate move after desperate move, year after year, to please their desperate fans, and haven’t won a Super Bowl in 55 years.

Spot on
I know we are all desperate to get this team back to be competitive
You have to have a deep team to do that
If you overpay too many players then you will be a 34-38 deep team.
Tee Higgins is a nice player but is injured a lot and had the luxury of not being double teamed because of Chase on the other side
I would love to have him but not at big big money. I like him but I am not drooling over him
He's no Jamar Chase. (Chase 80-1140)-(Higgins 43-560)
Chase is worth 30 mil. Higgins is no where near that

 

[PatsFan2]

Spot on
I know we are all desperate to get this team back to be competitive
You have to have a deep team to do that
If you overpay too many players then you will be a 34-38 deep team.
Tee Higgins is a nice player but is injured a lot and had the luxury of not being double teamed because of Chase on the other side
I would love to have him but not at big big money. I like him but I am not drooling over him
He's no Jamar Chase. (Chase 80-1140)-(Higgins 43-560)
Chase is worth 30 mil. Higgins is no where near that

Here we go with people trying to save Bob Krafts money. Do we have a Good Boundary WR?? NO! Tee Higgins is Young Big and can grow with Maye. Tee Higgins will get 30Mill from Someone and I hope it's us. That is the going rate for young capable WR's whether Patsfans like it or not. We are no longer in the BB era of getting something for nothing: kill that mindset. What do you all want?? A bunch of Kendrick Bourne's see where those scrub players get you.

 

[PatsFan2]

Unless you pay it to a guy who isn’t really a top tier receiver, like say Tee Higgins.

For anyone who wants to know what a franchise that acts out of desperation looks like you don’t need to look any farther than to the New York Jets. They make desperate move after desperate move, year after year, to please their desperate fans, and haven’t won a Super Bowl in 55 years.

Remember the GOAT HC ain't here anymore... If they're sticking with Mayo we will have the Worse HC in the division. Those who live in glass house shouldn't throw stones.

 

[PatsFan2]

Tory Horton had season ending knee surgery early in the season intriguing player. He should be ready to go by Training camp.