See what the experts had to say about the Patriots first round draft pick from the 2025 NFL Draft.
Round 1, Pick 4: Will Campbell, OT - LSU
Michael Dussault, Patriots.com: Campbell offers an injection of what the Patriots needed at left tackle as a highly athletic and gritty leader who does all the dirty work in the trenches.
Evan Lazar, Patriots.com: The #Patriots have selected LSU OT Will Campbell with the fourth-overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft—a new blindside protector for QB Drake Maye. Here is my instant analysis of the pick with an in-depth film review of the Pat's new left tackle.
Tedy Bruschi, ESPN and Patriots Alumni: Immediately got better tonight. Welcome Will Campbell.
Adam Schefter, ESPN: LSU OT Will Campbell to the Patriots at No. 4 - Drake Maye's new blindside protector.
Ian Rapoport, NFL Network: At No. 4, the #Patriots take #LSU OT Will Campbell. The first OL off the board.
Brian Hines, Pats Pulpit: As expected, the #Patriots have selected LSU's Will Campbell.
Mike Reiss, ESPN: Life-changing moment when Will Campbell gets the call from the Patriots in Green Bay.
Mark Daniels, MassLive: This has been in the works for a while. Patriots land their left tackle.
Ari Meirov, The 33rd Team: The #Patriots are selecting LSU OT Will Campbell with the No. 4 overall pick. A Consensus All-American, Campbell is smart, tough, dependable, and a natural leader — and now becomes the blindside protector for Drake Maye.
Jerry Thornton, Barstool Sports: Geronimo. For God and Country, Geronimo
Mike Giardi, Boston Sports Journal: Will Campbell, New England Patriot.
Taylor Kyles, CLNS: An emotional Will Campbell on his new team: "I'm gonna fight and die to protect them with everything I've got."
