Here is our eighth NFC North mock draft of the 2025 NFL Draft cycle, enjoy. Jan 1, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; A Minnesota Vikings helmet sits on the field during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Rather than addressing the perceived big needs, the Colts go a different route in a recent 2025 NFL mock draft.

In his first mock of the 2025 NFL Draft, Dan Parr has three trades unfolding in Round 1. Will the Cowboys make a massive splash? Check out the full projection, 1-32.

Nov 29, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose State Spartans wide receiver Nick Nash (3) catches a touchdown pass while under pressure from Stanford Cardinal cornerback Collin Wright (6) in the second quarter at CEFCU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Chad Reuter projects five first-round trades, including a deal that gives the Jets a new quarterback. Check out the full forecast for Rounds 1-3.

Nov 23, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Jack Lausch (12) is sacked by Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Kenneth Grant (78) in the first half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

The New England Patriots are in a unique position where they own the No. 4 overall pick of the 2025 NFL draft with no clear direction of what player to take. There wasn’t much drama involved in last year’s draft besides the possibility of a trade-down scenario for the Patriots.

After a disastrous 2024 season for the New England Patriots under former head coach Jerod Mayo, there’s a new sheriff in town, and his name is Mike Vrabel. And actually, he isn’t much of a new sheriff in town.

In my first mock draft, I explored what the New England Patriots could do if pass rusher Abdul Carter were to fall to them at pick No. 4. In this one, I will take a look at how things could pan out if he and Colorado’s Travis Hunter are both gone once the Patriots are on the clock.