When the Patriots selected Will Campbell with the fourth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the hope was that he could protect Drake Maye’s blindside for years to come. His first preseason game didn’t prove whether that will be the case, but Campbell showed some promise, particularly in one aspect.
The Patriots’ rookie left tackle made a few standout blocks in the run game over the 14 snaps he played in their 48-18 win over the Commanders on Friday. Two of his more powerful blocks came when he pulled to the outside, helping Rhamondre Stevenson rush for a seven-yard gain on the Patriots’ first play from scrimmage.