Sign up for the Today newsletter
Get everything you need to know to start your day, delivered right to your inbox every morning.
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. has Patriots taking Travis Hunter in latest mock draft
"I just really like the fit in the Patriots' offense with quarterback Drake Maye," Kiper wrote of adding Hunter.
Travis Hunter and the latest Patriots mock draft: The NFL Draft is a little over a month away (the first round begins on April 24), and the intrigue continues to swirl around who the Patriots might take with the fourth overall pick.
In the latest round of the ongoing slate of mock drafts, ESPN NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. projects that New England will take Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter.
Hunter, 21, is coming off one of the more impressively versatile seasons in recent college football history. As a wide receiver, he totaled 92 receptions for 1,152 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns (adding an additional touchdown on the ground). As a cornerback, Hunter also contributed four interceptions and a forced fumble.
Advertisement:
As an all-action player, he essentially never left the field playing under Deion Sanders at Colorado. Adding him to any component of the Patriots’ setup would be a tantalizing prospect for new head coach Mike Vrabel.
Given the Patriots’ need at wide receiver, Hunter would be a welcomed addition.
“While Hunter could absolutely play cornerback in the NFL, I have him ranked as a receiver, where he can pick apart opponents with his ball skills, quickness and instincts,” wrote Kiper.
“I just really like the fit in the Patriots’ offense with quarterback Drake Maye,” he concluded.
Granted, New England also has an array of needs on the offensive line, and as tempting as picking an exciting prospect like Hunter could be, a committed approach to building the line might be what the Patriots end up doing.
Advertisement:
This could also be true if a team in picks 1-3 ends up selecting Hunter, since (as Kiper noted) exactly what the Titans do with the first overall pick remains a mystery.
Scores and schedules:
The Bruins lost 3-2 to the Sabres on Monday night in overtime.
Tonight, the Celtics host the Nets at 7:30 p.m.
Also tonight, the Boston Fleet host the Montréal Victoire at the Tsongas Center at 7 p.m.
Earlier today, the Red Sox play the Yankees in a spring training game at 1:05 p.m.
More from Boston.com:
- Vote: A bracket of the best trades in Boston sports history
- David Pastrnak airs out frustrations with refs after OT loss to Sabres
- The White Stadium trial starts this week. Here’s what to know beforehand.
- Colin Cowherd expects Patriots to ‘double’ their win total in 2025
- Former GM believes Patriots made best move in NFL free agency
- Brockton native looking to earn spot on Red Sox rotation before Opening Day
- Tom Brady explained why he can’t bend the middle finger on his throwing hand all the way
- Brian Scalabrine answered the challenge of NYC streetball’s George ‘The Messiah’ Papoutsis
- Betting on women’s college basketball rides post-Caitlin Clark wave as NCAA Tournament begins
Local hockey player gets back into golf: Here’s the recently released teaser trailer for “Happy Gilmore 2,” complete with Adam Sandler once again donning a classic Bruins sweater.
On this day: In 1995, Michael Jordan announced his dramatic return to the NBA with a simple, two-word press release.
“I’m back.”
“I’m back.”
— ESPN (@espn) March 18, 2020
25 years ago today, Michael Jordan used two words to announce he was returning to the NBA 👏 pic.twitter.com/uNDxEWYXhj
Daily highlight: Red Sox prospect Kristian Campbell executed the swim move perfectly to evade the attempted tag at second base.
Kristian Campbell is showing out today!
— MLB (@MLB) March 17, 2025
What a swim move to avoid the tag at second base 🏊 pic.twitter.com/o4mXxV2GvM
To comment, please create a screen name in your profile
To comment, please verify your email address
Conversation
This discussion has ended. Please join elsewhere on Boston.com