Patriots 2025 Mock Draft after Week 11: Bold Trade Boosts Offensive Line and Future
After another heartbreaking loss, marking their fourth one-possession defeat of the season, the New England Patriots have moved up to the No. 6 spot in the 2025 NFL Draft order.
Despite their 3-8 record, Drake Maye continues to be a bright spot for the team, earning high praise from Rams’ head coach Sean McVay after Los Angeles held off New England 28-22 on Sunday. With the season slipping away, it’s increasingly likely that the Patriots will have the opportunity to select a high-impact player early in the draft.
Though New England could stand pat at No. 6, this mock draft sees the team making a bold move: trading the pick to a divisional rival while still securing their desired player.
2025 Patriots Mock Draft after Week 11
With clear needs at both wide receiver and offensive tackle, the Patriots’ decision to trade down might seem risky. However, adding a 2026 first-round pick while rebuilding around Maye is a wise move. It’s expected that the team will target a wide receiver in free agency, potentially pursuing someone like Tee Higgins. Even if they address the position through free agency, adding another wideout in the draft remains a possibility.
In this scenario, New England trades their No. 6 pick to the Dolphins, allowing Miami to select Heisman candidate Ashton Jeanty, a standout running back from Boise State. The Patriots, meanwhile, will have to wait until No. 12 to make their pick but could land a potentially game-changing player.
Round 1: No. 12 Pick – OT Kelvin Banks Jr. (Texas)
Although selecting a skill position player may be tempting, the Patriots can’t pass on the opportunity to draft Kelvin Banks, a potential franchise left tackle. Banks has been projected to go in the top 10, so getting him at No. 12 is a steal. The 6-4, 320-pound offensive lineman has been a key part of Texas’ explosive offense, which ranks 12th in the nation in passing. Banks has started every game for the Longhorns and is a semifinalist for both the Lombardi and Joe Moore Awards.
Round 2: No. 38 Pick – EDGE James Pearce Jr. (Tennessee)
If the Patriots were thrilled to get Banks at No. 12, they’ll be even more excited to land James Pearce at No. 38. Once considered a potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 Draft, Pearce has been a force for Tennessee’s defense. Standing 6-5 and weighing 243 pounds, he has posted career-high numbers in tackles (30) and sacks (5.5) this season. With Deatrich Wise Jr. set to become a free agent, Pearce could partner with Keion White to bolster the Patriots’ pass rush for years to come.
Round 3: No. 70 Pick – OG Tyler Booker (Alabama)
The Patriots continue to add strength in the trenches by selecting Alabama offensive guard Tyler Booker. At 6-5, 325 pounds, Booker brings both power and flexibility to the line, having played both guard spots and even some tackle. With Maye facing constant pressure in 2024, adding Banks and Booker would give the Patriots’ offensive line a solid foundation for the future, helping Maye reach his full potential.
Round 3: No. 84 Pick – DL Derrick Harmon (Oregon)
New England’s bonus pick from the Matthew Judon trade allows them to address their defensive line with Oregon’s Derrick Harmon. The 6-5, 310-pound defensive tackle has been a key player for the No. 1 ranked team in the country, recording 36 tackles and 3 sacks this season. With Christian Barmore locked in through 2028 and a strong edge-rushing duo in White and Pearce, Harmon would give the Patriots an imposing force in the middle of their defense.
While the Patriots may not address the wide receiver position in this mock draft, they could still find a target in free agency. By bolstering both lines with high-quality prospects, New England could quickly transform into a championship contender. If the team can build from the inside out, the road to success in Foxborough could be a lot closer than it seems.
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