The New England Patriots spent the first two days of the 2025 NFL Draft adding players who will ideally help quarterback Drake Maye for years to come. They took two playmakers and two offensive linemen. All four tested as among the best athletes at their positions.
But now the Patriots need to address the remaining holes on their roster as the third and final day of the draft begins Saturday at noon ET. New England enters the day with six more selections, including three in the fifth round. And it’s clear what the focus will be.
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“There are some areas on defense we feel like we need to shore up,” executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf said Friday night.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at the best players still available for the Patriots on Saturday.
Jack Sawyer, Edge, Ohio State
The Patriots have already gone to the Buckeye well once this draft in picking TreVeyon Henderson, but it wouldn’t be a shock to see them take another from coach Mike Vrabel’s alma mater. Sawyer was the heart of Ohio State’s defense, making 29 straight starts and serving as a captain. His height/weight/speed combination is just OK (which explains why he is available on Day 3), but coaches vouch for his intangibles.
Bradyn Swinson, Edge, LSU
If the Patriots want a different kind of edge rusher, Swinson is a lighter, faster player who could complement Anfernee Jennings well as someone who only played on obvious passing downs. Swinson is more in the mold of Joshua Uche and could bring his speedy pass rush to a team that ranked last in the NFL in sacks a year ago.
He’s an older prospect (he turns 24 next month), but Robinson seems like the kind of high-floor defensive tackle who should at least carve out a role as a backup. He is a powerful rusher who fits the mold of what the Patriots have been looking for character-wise.
Ivey checks a lot of boxes with what coaches are looking for in a Day 3 pick: prototypical size for his position with plenty of length. Some of his technique will need to be cleaned up, but he looks like an NFL player and posted seven sacks last season in the SEC.
This feels like a natural fit. If they don’t get one earlier, the Patriots will still need this kind of run stuffer after trading Davon Godchaux, and Horsley played last season for Bill O’Brien, a close friend of Vrabel’s.
Max Brosmer, QB, Minnesota
Even if the Patriots know who their top two quarterbacks are, they’ll look to add a third in the coming days and could take a flier on Day 3. Brosmer started his career at New Hampshire, then transferred to play in the Big Ten after being named an FCS All-American. He plays well within structure, and coaches rave about his football IQ, traits that could make him a solid backup in the NFL.
Injuries derailed the start of his collegiate career after he was a highly rated recruit, but his athletic profile (highlighted by a 35 1/2-inch vertical and 10-foot, 6-inch broad jump) fits with what often leads to Day 3 tight ends breaking through. He’d add depth behind Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper while developing and trying to become the No. 2 tight end next season.
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He played at a small school and will head to the NFL with some habits that need to be corrected, but Vinson looks the part of a left tackle: 6-foot-7, hands over 10 inches and an arm length of 34 1/2 inches. If he gets the right development, he could be a late-round sleeper.
A foot injury limited Hill in 2024 and was part of the reason his production dropped off significantly from a very impressive 2023, when some thought he might be a first-round pick. Perhaps Vrabel values the toughness Hill showed in playing through pain.
(Photo of Cam Horsley: Eric Canha / USA Today)
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