The objective was clear for the Patriots going into the 2025 NFL Draft, with the offense needing to be the priority after a defensive-led free agency already bolstered half the team. Mike Vrabel and the new regime had a tall ask ahead, but made impressive picks in the early rounds to equal out the offense immediately by adding left tackle Will Campbell.
As one of the biggest weaknesses of the 2024 season, which also hindered Drake Maye's performance, it was the best decision possible to add the best offensive lineman of the class. And they didn't stop there.