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The 2025 NFL Draft has come and gone, and the New England Patriots made a splash, drafting eleven total players.
I am going to evaluate the top four picks that they made, giving my opinion on how the prospect might pan out and assessing the draft as a whole at the end.
I will grade each pick based on positional need, the value for where they got the player in the draft, and other contextual factors that may apply.
Round 1, Pick 4: Will Campbell, OT
We all saw this coming. After months of endless discourse about Will Campbell’s arm length and questions surrounding whether or not he would be forced to shift to guard, the Patriots ultimately went with the tackle they needed.
I still have concerns over Campbell’s frame and whether or not his game translates to the highest level.
It is important to note that Campbell spent his college career playing in the SEC, which is the highest level of college football competition. He played against several future NFL players and still managed to look elite for the position.
I also have to mention how much I loved Campbell’s post-draft selection interview on ESPN. Saying he is willing to “fight and die” for Drake Maye is exactly what everyone in New England wants to hear.
Overall, I am happy about the pick as they desperately need help at tackle and they addressed that need.
Grade: B+
Round 2, Pick 38: TreVeyon Henderson, RB
The Patriots took the best player available here, plain and simple.
TreVeyon Henderson is coming off a national championship victory with Ohio State and was a part of the incredible backfield they had, consisting of him and Quinshon Judkins.
TreVeyon is a great third-down back who will fit perfectly in the McDaniels offense. He can block, pass catch, and is incredibly explosive out of the backfield.
I honestly love the player and the pick. The only thing giving me pause is that the Patriots really didn’t need a new running back. But when a player this good falls to you at pick 38, you take him.
Grade: A
Round 3, Pick 69: Kyle Williams, WR
Kyle Williams from Washington is a supremely talented athlete that excels at beating man coverage and making plays with the ball in his hands.
While he is still considered “raw” in many aspects of the position, he has all the traits you need to blossom into a superstar pass-catcher.
It is hard to land on a final grade here, because the Patriots have missed on receiver so badly for decades. That being said, they needed another wideout; they got one, and he is a talented player for the third round.
Grade: A-
Round 3, Pick 95: Jared Wilson, C
The Patriots made a flurry of moves to trade back and acquire more draft capital. Despite that, they still landed on center Jared Wilson.
Like Williams in his own right, Wilson is a great athlete for the position who will need time to develop his technique.
I am super happy with this pick overall as it not only is another body in the offensive line room, but a supremely talented one for a late third-round pick. I could even see that Patriots playing Wilson at guard if he proves that he can play right away.
Grade: A+
The Rest of the Draft
The Patriots got a ton of rookies on offense and defense from the rest of this draft. They even addressed kicker by taking Andres Borregales from Miami, something I didn’t think they’d do, but I’m glad they did.
I know games haven’t been played yet, but if I have to give an overall assessment of this draft, I think the team hit a home run. They addressed all of their offensive needs with promising prospects and got as much draft capital as possible to maximise their chances of success with their late-round picks.
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