The New England Patriots are at a pivotal moment heading into the 2025 NFL Draft holding the fourth overall pick. With top-tier prospects Abdul Carter and Travis Hunter unavailable for selection, and only one standout quarterback, Cam Ward, in the conversation, the Patriots face a challenge. Their strategy appears focused on enhancing their struggling lines through a combination of trades, free agency, and the draft. One potential target, right tackle Armand Membou, has impressed during the Combine, suggesting a promising future if drafted despite presently being considered a reach.
Membou is one of this class's risers. He turns 21 this month, and he broke out in 2024 in his second year as a starter at right tackle for Missouri.
While consensus boards still have him ranked at 15, don't be surprised if that changes quite a bit in the next few weeks.
The Patriots may be stuck picking the best of the next tier, one that is clearly worse in quality and with no clear best option.
The team had arguably the worst offensive and defensive lines in the league last season, and both position groups clearly need an influx of talent.
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