The AFC champion Chiefs built an elite defense through the NFL Draft. Should the Patriots take a similar approach to team building?

While the matchup for Super Bowl LIX is set, the New England Patriots remain in full rebuild mode. They replaced their head coach, hired new coordinators, and will see significant roster turnover over the coming months in hopes of rightening the ship again.

This is a Patriots team that needs help on both sides of the ball. It’s already clear they have major needs at edge rusher, offensive tackle and wide receiver when entering the 2025 NFL draft. They managed to address all three areas right off the bat in our latest mock draft.