Hunter won the Heisman Trophy this past season with his ability to impact the game on both sides of the ball, and the Patriots could look to deploy him as both a pass-catcher and key member of a secondary that already includes Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis III.
Field Yates and Mina Kimes project that the Patriots will end up with the "best player in the draft," Travis Hunter.
There's a chance that Hunter may not be available, though. He was projected to head to the New York Giants with the No. 3 pick in the latest mock draft from Bleacher Report's NFL Scouting Department. Still, Vrabel is open to utilizing him at multiple positions if he becomes a Patriot.
The New England Patriots are likely rooting for two quarterbacks to be picked ahead of them in the 2025 NFL Draft.
The New England Patriots and head coach Mike Vrabel have been connected as a potential suitor for Colorado Buffaloes star wide receiver and cornerback combo player Travis Hunter.
The NFL Draft is one month away, and ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss has one target in mind for the New England Patriots with the fourth overall pick: Travis Hunter.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel teased what he would do if the team landed Travis Hunter in the 2025 NFL Draft.
If Travis Hunter and Abdul Carter don't slip to New England at No. 4, the Patriots could fill their hole at left tackle with Campbell.
The New England Patriots have the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Will Travis Hunter fall to the Patriots? Get the latest NFL Draft rumors.