The Patriots Take Their Franchise Tackle at #4: Will Campbell is the Pick
In a move that solidifies the trenches for years to come, the New England Patriots have selected LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
After weeks of speculation and smoke around receivers, edge rushers, and even trade-back scenarios, the Patriots stayed put — and gave Drake Maye the long-term protection he deserves. Campbell, a 6’6″, 325-pound anchor with SEC pedigree, steps in as a day-one starter and a tone-setter for an offensive line that’s been searching for stability since the Nate Solder era.
Sure, some draft pundits nitpicked his arm length, but the Patriots front office clearly saw beyond the measurements — instead betting on his elite tape, mean streak, and football IQ. The Patriots weren’t looking for flash; they were looking for foundation. And they found it in Campbell.
But this is just the beginning.
With Day 2 of the draft underway Friday night — and rounds two and three offering massive opportunities to add more weapons — the stakes are still high in Foxboro. Which wideouts are in play? Could another defensive piece be on the way?
🔥 Tune into Episode 3 of the Pats Planet Podcast dropping Friday night at 7 PM EST — right in the middle of the Day 2 chaos — as we break down:
- The Will Campbell pick in full detail
- What it means for the future of Drake Maye
- Day 2 targets and live reactions
- Whether the Patriots are cooking up another move
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