Musket Fire

● By Kellen Coleman
Following another gut-wrenching loss, New England's fourth one-possession defeat of the season, the Patriots have found their way up to No. 6 in the latest NFL Draft order for 2025. Drake Maye remains a bright spot for the 3-8 Pats, receiving high praise from Rams' head coach Sean McVay after Los Angeles outlasted New England 28-22 on Sunday. With the way the season has trended, it's almost certain that the Patriots will be able to take a high-impact player at the top of the draft. While New England could stand pat at No. 6, in this mock draft, the Patriots take a gamble, trading the pick to a divisional rival while still getting their target in the process.