The Cleveland Browns have made a shocking move by passing on Shadeur Sanders, leaving many to wonder what’s next. As for the Patriots, trading down is definitely a possibility, especially since they own the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.¹
In fact, there are several teams that could be potential trade partners for the Patriots. These include the *Las Vegas Raiders (No. 6)*, who might be interested in moving up for Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders or wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter.
Other possibilities include the *Carolina Panthers (No. 8)*, who need to surround young quarterback Bryce Young with more talent at the skill positions. The *New Orleans Saints (No. 9)* and *Chicago Bears (No. 10)* are also potential trade partners, as they both have needs that the Patriots could help fill.
If the Patriots do decide to trade down, they could target players like Texas left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr., Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham, or Michigan cornerback Will Johnson.² Ultimately, the Patriots have a lot of options, and it will be interesting to see what they decide to do.
