who did the patriots draft 2025
The New England Patriots’ 2025 draft class was headlined by LSU left tackle Will Campbell with the 4th overall pick, and they followed that up by filling needs across the offense, defense, and special teams.
Quick Scoop: 2025 Patriots Draft Class
Here’s the full list of who the Patriots drafted in 2025, by round and pick.
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | College | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No. 4 | Will Campbell | OT | LSU | Blind-side tackle prospect to protect Drake Maye; physical, “nasty” style. | [9][1][3]
| 2 | No. 38 | TreVeyon Henderson | RB | Ohio State | Dynamic back added to boost a struggling run game. | [9]
| 3 | No. 69 | Kyle Williams | WR | Washington State | Receiver help to pair with 2024 additions like Ja’Lynn Polk and Javon Baker. | [1][9]
| 3 | No. 95 | Jared Wilson | C | Georgia | Interior anchor after trade-downs; one-year starting center with size. | [1][9]
| 4 | No. 106 | Craig Woodson | S | California | Versatile safety and special-teams contributor; two-time captain. | [9][1]
| 5 | No. 137 | Joshua Farmer | DL | Florida State | Defensive line depth and pass-rush help inside. | [7][9]
| 5 | No. 146 | Bradyn Swinson | EDGE | LSU | Viewed as a big value edge pick; some expected Day 2 draft range. | [7][9]
| 6 | No. 182 | Andres Borregales | K | Miami | First kicker taken; 18-of-19 FGs and perfect on PATs in final college season. | [1]
| 7 | No. 220 | Jaylin Smith | CB | USC | Depth at corner with outside coverage potential. | [5]
| 7 | No. 238 | KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | Auburn | Late- round receiver with speed to compete for a roster spot. | [5]
| 7 | No. 251 | Julian Ashby | LS | Vanderbilt | Long snapper taken to challenge veteran Joe Cardona. | [1]
| 7 | No. 257 | Kobee Minor | CB | Memphis | CB with inside/outside versatility and ball skills; visited New England pre-draft. | [1]
Big-picture takeaways
- The first-round pick of Will Campbell signaled a clear priority: fix protection for Drake Maye after the Patriots ranked poorly in both run- and pass-block win rates the year before.
- Multiple offensive picks (Campbell, Henderson, Williams, Wilson, Lambert-Smith, Borregales) show a strong emphasis on rebuilding the supporting cast around the young quarterback.
- Mid- and late-round defensive picks (Woodson, Farmer, Swinson, Smith, Minor) added depth, pass rush, and secondary versatility without sacrificing special-teams value.
- Special teams were not ignored: drafting a kicker and long snapper in the same class is a clear sign they wanted to reset core game-day specialists.
How fans and forums are talking about it
- Many discussions highlight Campbell as a “safe but necessary” first-rounder, even if some fans hoped for a splashy skill-position pick at No. 4.
- Day 3 chatter often points to Bradyn Swinson as a possible steal, with some draft followers surprised he lasted to the fifth round.
- There’s optimism that the mix of trench help, a feature back, and added weapons can finally give the offense enough balance to evaluate Drake Maye fairly in 2025 and beyond.
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