Daily news and links for Monday.
TEAM TALK
- Evan Lazar’s analysis: Breaking down OT Armand Membou as a potential Patriots draft target.
- Patriots Mock Draft 2.0: Evan Lazar and Mike Dussault’s final break down of their favorite top prospects for the Pats ahead of the Draft including LSU Will Campbell, Mizzou Armand Membou, Texas A&M Nic Scourton, and more. (12 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss shares some quick-hit weekend thoughts: Will Campbell’s arm length tops pre-draft questions for Pats; Logan Mankins weighs in; Pick 4 in context; Vrabel’s criteria; Voluntary camp; More.
- Steve Balestrieri’s Sunday Patriots News: The rumor mill is crazy now; Quick-hitters; More.
- Brian Hines’ Sunday Patriots Notes: Notes and thoughts on the Patriots’ pre-draft meetings, a potential tackle trade, kicker watch, and more.
- Darren Hartwell looks at what the Pats WILL do at No. 4, vs. what they SHOULD do. Experts weigh in, opinions vary but there does seem to be a consensus.
- Karen Guregian points out an opportunity for the Patriots to solve its glaring issue at LT ahead of the draft.
- Andrew Callahan and Doug Kyed debate the Patriots’ biggest need after left tackle.
- Ian Logue notes that what the Giants do at No. 3 dictates who will be available for the Pats to take at No. 4. NFL Insider Jonathan Jones says the Giants won’t be taking a QB.
- Doug Kyed profiles 11 potential Patriots at wide receiver.
- Darren Hartwell highlights Brian Hoyer on if New England can find a gem at wideout on Day 2.
- Darren Hartwell relays Brian Hoyer explaining why WR Jayden Higgins would make more sense for the Patriots than Tetairoa McMillan.
- Mark Morse gives us a quick breakdown of the 2025 Patriots prospect meetings ahead of the draft to consider potential picks for the Pats.
- Mark Daniels posts the list with all 153 prospects connected to the Patriots heading into the 2025 NFL Draft.
- Chris Mason’s one and only 7-round Patriots mock draft. Pats pick LSU OL Will Campbell at No. 4.
- Taylor Kyles’ Patriots 7-round mock draft: The Ashton Jeanty scenario.
- Nick O’Malley’s NFL mock draft. Pats trade down with Raiders, still take LSU OL Will Campbell at No. 6.
- Patriots 4th & 2 podcast: Derek Havens, Mike D’Abate, and Steve Balestrieri welcome Field Yates to discuss the draft, and take mailbag questions. (20 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Busy week is coming for the Patriots.
- Ben Arthur, et al (Fox Sports) 2025 NFL Draft Guide: How each AFC team should address its 3 biggest needs. Patriots top three needs: OT, OG, WR. “It feels like the Pats need to hit the offensive side of the ball hard in the draft to build a legitimate supporting cast for QB Drake Maye. It wouldn’t be crazy for them to go offensive line with the top three picks.”
- Kevin Patra (NFL.com) 17 NFL teams open voluntary offseason workout programs. The New England Patriots begin their three-day minicamp on Tuesday.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Mike Vrabel: Patriots will need a first-round pick who can handle high expectations.
- Bobby Kownack (NFL.com) DT Milton Williams looking forward to lining up with Keion White: ‘It’s gonna get nasty’.
- Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) Milton Williams “up for” the challenge of facing Josh Allen.
- Bradley Locker (PFF) 2025 NFL pre-draft power rankings: Where every team sits ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. Pats rank 28th. Team needs: WR, OL. /Click for commentary, mock draft pick.
- Bucky Brooks (NFL.com) Scouts Notebook: All-Pros, Pro Bowlers and overachievers in this 2025 NFL Draft class.
- Daniel Flick (SI) 2025 NFL Draft prospect rankings: SI’s top 200 players.
- Karl Rasmussen (SI) Best top 10 NFL draft picks in each of the last 10 years.
- Nate Tice and Charles McDonald (Yahoo! Sports) 2025 NFL Draft WR rankings: Tetairoa McMillan grabs No. 1 spot from Travis Hunter.
- Josh Edwards (CBS Sports) 2025 NFL seven-round mock draft: Patriots trade twice in Round 1. Pats trade down, pick Georgia Edge Jalon Walker at No. 7, trade back in to take Oregon OT Josh Conerly at No. 24.
- Analysts (PFF) 2025 NFL Mock Draft: All seven rounds, picked by PFF analysts. Pats pick Penn State Edge Abdul Carter at No 4.
- Jonathan Jones (CBS Sports) NFL insider 2025 mock draft: Shedeur Sanders falls out of first round. Pats pick LSU OT Will Campbell at No. 4.
- Nate Davis (USA Today) NFL mock draft 2025: If Shedeur Sanders slides past Steelers, what then? Pats pick LSU OT Will Campbell at No. 4.