NFL draft arriving, the New England Patriots will embark on their second rebuilding expedition since last year's split with legendary coach Bill Belichick. Following the short-lived Jerod Mayo era,

With the last pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots selected defensive back Kobee Minor, aka "Mr. Irrelevant."

New England entered the day with six picks, one in the fourth round (No. 106 overall), three in the fifth (Nos. 144, 146, and 171), and two in the seventh (Nos. 220 and 238).