Patriots draft grades: The Patriots made a straightforward pick at fourth overall in Thursday’s first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting offensive tackle Will Campbell from LSU.
Campbell, 21, has been touted as the top prospect at the crucial offensive tackle position by some analysts, but has also drawn concerns about his arm length (a pre-draft measurable that has a range of relevance according to NFL scouts).
But given that he started as a true freshman in what is arguably college football’s toughest conference, and played multiple seasons at a high level, NFL analysts largely gave the Patriots solid marks in the team’s first draft grades.