Their top outside options are Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis III. However, their slot cornerback, Marcus Jones, is entering the final year of his contract. Perhaps the Patriots consider taking on another slot corner at some point in the draft.

Round 1 of the 2025 NFL draft started off as most expected with the Tennessee Titans selecting Miami quarterback Cam Ward No. 1 overall. Then things changed up quickly as the first of multiple trades changed the landscape of the first round.