6 Patriots selections make ESPN’s 100 best draft picks list

The New England Patriots have gotten rave reviews for their 2025 NFL Draft class, but the individual picks themselves have also received praise. Look no further than a recent ESPN story that saw veteran analyst Matt Miller rank his 100 favorite selections this year.

More than half of the Patriots’ 11 picks made the cut.

17. Will Campbell, OT, New England Patriots (Pick 1-4)

My final overall ranking: No. 12

Even though I had Campbell as my OT2 (behind Armond Membou), I like this pick because it represents the Patriots’ commitment to protecting second-year quarterback Drake Maye. Campbell, 21, is set up to be Maye’s longtime protector and fits the no-nonsense player archetype New England coach…