Several mock drafts are in full swing, and a recent one from ESPN has the New England Patriots selecting a game-winning corner with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Accordingly, Will Johnson from Michigan would be a good candidate for New England .
Johnson was an integral part of the Michigan defense during his time in Ann Arbor. During his three seasons with the Wolverines, he has 68 combined tackles, nine interceptions, 10 pass deflections and three interceptions returned for touchdowns.
Miller believes the Patriots could benefit from another corner as they look to recast the defense.
He wrote:
Left tackle is a key need for the Patriots, but the offensive tackle class isn't strong beyond Kelvin Banks Jr. Instead of reaching, the Patriots could fill another need at corner with Johnson, my highest-rated prospect in the class. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound Johnson fits the mold of Pat Surtain II, displaying excellent ball skills and the physicality to keep up with NFL wide receivers. He has been limited by injury this season but has two interceptions, both of which were returned for touchdowns. Pairing Johnson with 2023 first-rounder Christian Gonzalez would give the Patriots a legitimate strength on defense, and two top corners on rookie contracts would give New England the flexibility to build around them.
Johnson playing opposite Gonzalez would undoubtedly be a deadly combination and would give the Patriots one of the best corner tandems in the NFL.
There is a lot of time until the NFL draft. Still, the Patriots have a chance to take a strong playmaker in the first round. The organization has many needs, and in meeting those needs it must walk a tightrope in its decisions.
