He really is," said Kiper Jr. when asked about Sanders and his upcoming workout with the New York Giants. "I look back at my write-up on Drew Brees

ESPN experts Mel Kiper Jr. and Field Yates published a new 2025 NFL mock draft Tuesday where they alternated picks. Here are their predictions for the Patriots’ four picks through three rounds.

Kiper projected the Pittsburgh Steelers to trade up for the No. 68 overall pick to select Jalen Milroe. Later in the round, Yates gave Will Howard to the Los Angeles Rams at No. 90. In projecting Milroe to the Steelers, Kiper noted they need to find a long-term answer at quarterback even if they are able to sign Aaron Rodgers.