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The 2025 NFL Draft is complete, and it was a transformative three days for head coach Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots.
The goal of this massive 11-player draft class was clear, and that was to add young, impact talent around franchise quarterback Drake Maye.
The Pats attacked that goal in a variety of ways, going offense with each of their four top-100 selections. After finally landing a difference-maker at left tackle in LSU’s Will Campbell, New England added a pair of intriguing playmakers for offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, highlighted by superstar Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson.
New England then turned its focus back to Vrabel’s defense, finding nice value in Rounds 4 and 5, including EDGE rusher Bradyn Swinson of LSU. Here’s how New England’s full draft board ended up:
Patriots 2025 NFL Draft results
- Round 1: No. 4 — Will Campbell, OT, LSU
- Round 2: No. 38 — TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
- Round 3: No. 69 — Kyle Williams, WR, Washington State
- Round 3: No. 95 — Jared Wilson, IOL, Georgia
- Round 4: No. 106 — Craig Woodson, S, California
- Round 4: No. 137 — Joshua Farmer, DL, Florida State
- Round 5: No. 146 — Bradyn Swinson, EDGE, LSU
- Round 6: No. 182 — Andres Borregales, K, Miami
- Round 7: No. 220 — Marcus Bryant, OT, Missouri
- Round 7: No. 251 — Julian Ashby, IOL, Vanderbilt
- Round 7: No. 257 — Kobee Minor, CB, Memphis
MORE: Patriots undrafted free agent tracker, per Jordy McElroy of Patriots Wire
The Sunday after the NFL Draft is like football Christmas for analysts. Grades are pouring in, and the Patriots are getting high marks (for a change).
Here’s what the experts are saying about New England’s 2025 rookie class, and spoiler alert, it's sure to be refreshing for Pats fans:
Patriots NFL draft grades
Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News: A- (ranked 13th)
Iyer: "The Patriots took care of their key offensive needs early with Elliot Wolf catering to second-year QB Drake Maye most. Campbell is a rock of a left tackle, and Henderson has a shot to displace Rhamondre Stevenson as a more efficient lead back. Williams' size is a concern, but he does fit their classic offense slot mentality. New defensive-minded coach Mike Vrabel also got some rangy thumpers after the team was strong on that side in free agency.”
Kiper Jr.: "The Patriots were in a good spot at No. 4. If either Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter fell to them, great. If not, they would have their pick of the offensive linemen in this class. That matters because quarterback Drake Maye was pressured on 37.3% of his dropbacks -- not ideal for a young passer. Amid personnel changes, the offensive line was 31st in pass block win rate at 50.9%. But Will Campbell instantly improves things here. Everyone made a big deal about his 32⅝-inch arm length after the combine, and it's not ideal. But I still see the footwork, technique and pure power of an NFL left tackle. Campbell will immediately replace Vederian Lowe there. The Pats had selected just one offensive lineman in the top 10 in the common draft era (since 1967) before the Campbell pick; John Hannah also went fourth in 1973. New England continued its revamp on Day 2, sticking with the offense. (It used seven of eight picks on offense last year, and the first four went that way this year.) Running back TreVeyon Henderson and receiver Kyle Williams will improve Maye's supporting cast. Henderson is in a perfect spot to maximize his skill set. He's a big-play artist because of his explosion and vision, but he won't be a 30-carry back every Sunday. Henderson is at his best when he's sharing the work, and the Pats will do that with Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson still in the fold. Williams, meanwhile, will be a good deep threat for Maye with his speed. The WR room is definitely better, between Williams and free agent signing Stefon Diggs. The Day 2 capper was Jared Wilson, my top-ranked center. He's behind Garrett Bradbury on the depth chart, but his quickness and even a little bit of interior versatility mean he should see the field. There are some good Day 3 picks in New England, too. Defensive tackle Joshua Farmer has dealt with some injuries, but he can push the pocket. Bradyn Swinson had 8.5 sacks last season off the edge. And Andres Borregales is the No. 2 kicker in the class. It has been a good offseason for New England. This draft class is solid. But the Pats also spent in free agency, signing Diggs, Milton Williams, Harold Landry III, Robert Spillane, Carlton Davis III and Morgan Moses. They could take a big step forward in 2025.
Reuter: "Eliot Wolf and head coach Mike Vrabel focused on offense in their first two days together in a draft room. Campbell should be a solid starter, but his value might not have been as strong as top-five talents Ashton Jeanty (picked sixth overall) or Mason Graham (fifth). Henderson, Williams and Wilson instantly improved second-year quarterback Drake Maye's supporting cast. Wolf and Vrabel aided the defense with excellent picks, adding an athletic, instinctive safety (Woodson), a powerful, quick-footed interior lineman (Farmer) and a lean edge rusher (Swinson). It felt like a Bill Belichick Day 3, with the Patriots picking a pair of special teamers: kicker Borregales and long-snapper Ashby.”
Nate Davis, USA TODAY: A (ranked 1st overall)
Davis: "A team that had to get a transfusion of offensive talent – regardless of circumstances, but especially to give QB Drake Maye a fighting chance in his second NFL season – wisely spent its first four picks on that side of the ball. First-round OT Will Campbell, second-round RB TreVeyon Henderson, third-round WR Kyle Williams and third-round C Jared Wilson will likely not only play significant snaps as rookies – even if they’re not all necessarily starters – but could all have exceptional impacts. Henderson's could be the most noticeable given his ability to thrive on every down – though the large chunks he rips off as a runner and the protection he provides on passing downs should most benefit Maye.”
Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports: B+
Trapasso: “This draft was bound to be flashy, because the Patriots desperately needed to get more offensive talent on the roster, and the club was stockpiled with picks. Campbell is exceptionally high floor in Round 1, and Henderson, while picked slightly early, is a dynamic dual-threat runner. Williams is a sharp route runner with some YAC juice, and Wilson, in time, can be this team's starting pivot, snapping the football to Drake Maye. Woodson is a crafty playmaker in the secondary, and Farmer has plus size and immense length at defensive tackle. Look out for Swinson to make a name for himself around the corner too. General manager Eliot Wolf had himself a weekend.”
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