Pats Pulpit selects Max Iheanachor for Patriots in 20th annual SB Nation community mock draft
TL;DR
Max Iheanachor has been selected by the Patriots in the 20th annual SB Nation community mock draft. The mock draft involves all 32 NFL sites and precedes the actual NFL draft scheduled for April 23-25.
Key points
- Max Iheanachor selected by the Patriots
- 20th annual SB Nation community mock draft
- Involves all 32 NFL sites
- Actual NFL draft dates: April 23-25, 2025
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Sep 20, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils offensive lineman Max Iheanachor (58) in action against the Baylor Bears during the first half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | Chris Jones-Imagn Images
Welcome back to another year of the SB Nation Community Mock Draft!
As we do every draft season, all 32 NFL sites at SB Nation come together to fill out an entire first-round mock draft leading up to the actual event that takes place from April 23-25. One by one, our site managers will make their picks and provide their reasoning behind the selection. From there, I will provide further analysis on top of giving a final opinion on the pick!
Without further ado, let’s head down the final stretch!
With the 31stoverall pick in the 2026 SB Nation Community Mock Draft, Pats Pulpit’s Matt St. Jean and the New England Patriots select Max Iheanachor, offensive tackle, Arizona State!
St. Jean’s analysis:
My analysis: Iheanachor is a prospect on the raw side but it’s his high upside and potential he showed in flashes during the 2025 season that has teams willing to take him in the first round, and that includes one of his best games that came against Texas Tech and their vaunted pass rush duo.
With surprising strength and a basketball background, Iheanachor has the makeup to be an all-around blocker with scheme-independence at the next level. The right coaching staff will unlock his best football and something tells me that Mike Vrabel’s team is a good place to to get that done.
Q&A
Who is Max Iheanachor and what position does he play?
Max Iheanachor is an offensive lineman from Arizona State University.
What is the SB Nation community mock draft?
The SB Nation community mock draft is an annual event where all 32 NFL sites collaborate to create a first-round mock draft leading up to the actual NFL draft.
When is the actual NFL draft taking place in 2025?
The actual NFL draft is scheduled to take place from April 23-25, 2025.
