2025 Mock Draft FAIL thread

[Headcase]

In a vacuum, they're fine, but it's the same sort of ignoring obvious problems that led to BB's firing.

We are past that and into a full rebuild, we just need to get the best talent we can onto the roster....we have very few difference makers anywhere on the team, need to start getting them. Reaching past talent to get needs is what you do when you are close...we aren't close.

 

[BUSTAMOVE]

Serious question: if the available OTs and WRs when we pick aren't slam dunks, do you take them anyway or pivot to impact defensive players? I'm not trying to be the devil's advocate or play a gotcha game or something. I honestly don't know which way is better. I'm not super impressed with the LT and WR options at the top this year, but we desperately need help there. I'm not sure I see a good path forward. But it's very early in the draft season still.

If the Pats pick high they must come away with a solid player
If they think say WR/OT are too much risk then they must pick BPA
Saying that they will know this ahead of time and must spend money in FA to shore up those positions that are risky in the draft
Let’s face it. They have many holes. Take the sure thing in the 1st round. Then you can start to gamble a bit

 

[bakes781]

Serious question: if the available OTs and WRs when we pick aren't slam dunks, do you take them anyway or pivot to impact defensive players? I'm not trying to be the devil's advocate or play a gotcha game or something. I honestly don't know which way is better. I'm not super impressed with the LT and WR options at the top this year, but we desperately need help there. I'm not sure I see a good path forward. But it's very early in the draft season still.

Since it's looking very likely that we are picking in the top 5 again I would not be opposed to taking an edge rusher. The rankings of these prospects will change a 100 times from now til April but assuming there is no Joe Alt/MHJ in this class than I would obviously look to trade out but if there's no buyers then take BPA. Outside of a QB obviously and a CB which takes the Heisman trophy winner off my short list.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Of course Nick Wright Wrong had to get in on the action.

A not totally insane scenario: The Patriots fall in love with Shedeur, and instead of trading the #1 pick, they trade Drake for a Top 5 pick. They could then potentially draft Shedeur AND Travis. And then, for the hell of it, fire Mayo & hire Deion!

 

[AQPE]

It amazes me that Nick Wright is able to find his way to work whenever he does.

 

[Dec54]

It amazes me that Nick Wright is able to find his way to work whenever he does.

Of course Nick Wright Wrong had to get in on the action.

I think he pulled a Christmas cracker and read out the joke. Have to say though its not one of the better ones.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Hmm. . . . there seems to be a whOLe position missing here, but I can't figure out what it is. . . .

1.4 Travis Hunter, CB/WR Colorado
2.38 Isaiah Bond, WR Texas
3.69 J.T. Tuimoloau, EDGE Ohio State
3.77 Quinshon Judkins, RB Ohio State

https://atozsports.com/nfl-draft/2025-nfl-three-round-mock-draft-travis-hunter-drops-jalen-milroe-jaxson-dart-surprise-sec-dominates-early-cam-ward-shedeur-sanders/

 

[JerseyShore99]

Hmm. . . . there seems to be a whOLe position missing here, but I can't figure out what it is. . . .

1.4 Travis Hunter, CB/WR Colorado
2.38 Isaiah Bond, WR Texas
3.69 J.T. Tuimoloau, EDGE Ohio State
3.77 Quinshon Judkins, RB Ohio State

https://atozsports.com/nfl-draft/2025-nfl-three-round-mock-draft-travis-hunter-drops-jalen-milroe-jaxson-dart-surprise-sec-dominates-early-cam-ward-shedeur-sanders/

I'll take Hunter and Bond....Judkins will be a good RB too

 

[oceansizer]

 

[manxman2601]

Dane Brugler 2 round mock. I look forward to these because Dane is hearing what actual scouts are telling him and his rankings are often to where the internet scouts are ranking prospects.

1. TEN Cam Ward, QB, Miami
2. CLE Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State
3. NYG Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
4. NE Tet McMillan, WR, Arizona
5. JAX Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
6. LAV. Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
7. NYJ Mason Graham, DL, Michigan
8. CAR Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia
9. NO. Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
10. CHI Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio St
11. SF Armand Membo, OL, Missouri
12. DAL Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
13. MIA. Will Campbell, OL, LSU
14. IND Tyler Warren, TE, Penn St.
15. ATL. Shemar Stewart, DL, Texas A&M
16. ARI. Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon
17. CIN Mykel Williams, EDGE, Georgia
18. SEA. Kelvin Banks Jr, OT, Texas
19. TB. James Pearce Jr, EDGE, Tenn
20. DEN. Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise St
21. PITT Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio St
22. LAC. Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan
23. GB. Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio St
24. MIN Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
25. HOU, Tyler Booker, OG, Alabama
26. LAR Josh Conerly Jr, OT, Oregon
27. WAS. Mike Green, EDGE, Marshall
28. BAL. Donovan Jackson, OL, Ohio State
29. BUF, Shavon Revel, CB, E Carolina
30. PHI. JT Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio St
31. KC. Kenneth Grant, DL, Michigan
32. DET. Nic Scourton, Edge, Texas A&M

I'd have gone Mason Graham in this spot with Carter off the board. Simmons & Membo being the top two OTs is the most interesting thing for me. Also, quite the run on OL and DT in the first round.

 

[manxman2601]

Round 2

33. CLE. Aireontae Ersery, OT, Michigan
34. NYG Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
35. TEN Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio St
36. JAX. Jonah Savaiinaea, OL, Arizona
37. LAV Omarion Hampton, RB, N Carolina
38. NE. Cameron Williams, OT, Texas
39. CHI. Wyatt Milum, OL, W Virginia
40. NO. Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
41. CHI, Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas
42. NYJ Nick Emmanwori, S, S Carolina
43. SF. Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss
44. DAL. TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio St
45. IND. Azareye'h Thomas, CB, Fl State
46. ATL. Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas
47. ARI. Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss
48. MIA Harold Fannin Jr, TE, Bowling Green
49. CIN Marcus Mbow, OL, Purdue
50. SEA Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
51. DEN. Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
52. PIT Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
53. TB. Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
54. GB. Jordan Burch, EDGE, Oregon
55. LAC. Josaiah Stewart, EDGE, Michigan
56. BUF Donovan Ezeiruaka, EDGE, BC
57. CAR Alfred Collins, DL, Texas
58. HOU Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss
59. BAL Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama
60. WAS. Eric Ayomanor, WR, Stanford
61. BUF. Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame
62. PHI. Grey Zabel, OL, ND State
63. KC. Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
64. DET. Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre Dame


Don't love the Cameron Williams pick. Don't want to have to plug an inexperienced OT starter into this team year one but, admittedly I've yet to watch him. If this is how the board fell, and assuming we've nailed the main needs in FA, I'd be looking at CB or skill position help here (Matthew Golden or TreVeyon). sub-package pass rusher (Princely/the BC guy).

 

[WaterfallJumper]

47. ARI. Princely Umanmielen, EDGE, Ole Miss
48. MIA Harold Fannin Jr, TE, Bowling Green
49. CIN Marcus Mbow, OL, Purdue
50. SEA Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky

I'd happily take a series of trades that result in these four in the second round. All on my target list of PTP, although I haven't scouted heavily the way we used to in years past.

 

[manxman2601]

I'd happily take a series of trades that result in these four in the second round. All on my target list of PTP, although I haven't scouted heavily the way we used to in years past.

I've yet to watch Princely and Walker but I'd like the middle two and like the upside of Princely/Walker based on what I've read about them.

 

[State]

Outstanding work, Musket Fire: Defense rejuvenated with this realistic mock.

 

[manxman2601]

Outstanding work, Musket Fire: Defense rejuvenated with this realistic mock.

I think the values are a little off in that mock but who knows. I do like the idea of doubling up on pass rushers though.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Deuce's Mock Draft 1.0: Patriots Land RB Ashton Jeanty at No. 4, Load Up on Young Talent

www.patriots.com

4: Ashton Jeanty, Running Back, Boise State
38: Nic Scourton, Defensive End, Texas A&M
69: Aireontae Ersery, Offensive Tackle, Minnesota
77: Kevin Winston Jr., Safety, Penn State
106: Isaiah Bond, Wide Receiver, Texas
144: Jake Briningstool, Tight End, Clemson
217: Ty Robinson, Defensive Tackle, Nebraska
220: Smael Mondon Jr., Linebacker, Georgia
238: Mac McWilliams, Cornerback, UCF

 

[manxman2601]

Deuce's Mock Draft 1.0: Patriots Land RB Ashton Jeanty at No. 4, Load Up on Young Talent

www.patriots.com

4: Ashton Jeanty, Running Back, Boise State
38: Nic Scourton, Defensive End, Texas A&M
69: Aireontae Ersery, Offensive Tackle, Minnesota
77: Kevin Winston Jr., Safety, Penn State
106: Isaiah Bond, Wide Receiver, Texas
144: Jake Briningstool, Tight End, Clemson
217: Ty Robinson, Defensive Tackle, Nebraska
220: Smael Mondon Jr., Linebacker, Georgia
238: Mac McWilliams, Cornerback, UCF

I'm actually not opposed to drafting Jeanty but we'd need to do much better on the OL. No interior guys there.

 

[upstater1]

My mock this morning:

 

[manxman2601]

My mock this morning:

A four tackle offensive line should help the run game and we can double team each edge rusher with two tackles. I like it.

 

[PatsFan2]

My mock this morning:

A Ersery will not be available in the Third... Second Round the latest.