How did the New England Patriots do in the first draft of the Mike Vrabel era?
It’ll take a few years to really know. But the early signs are positive as New England rounded a talented group with a clear mission in the early rounds: building around quarterback Drake Maye.
The Patriots added talent. But based on reaction from draft analysts, they also added a bunch of high-character guys to the locker room. Clearly, New England put an emphasis on players who fit the Vrabel mold: “smart, physical, tough, versatile.”
Meet the Patriots 2025 NFL Draft class:
- Round 1, Pick 4: Will Campbell, OT, LSU
- Round 2, Pick 38: TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
- Round 3, Pick 69: Kyle Williams, WR, Washington State
- Round 3, Pick 95: Jared Wilson, C, Georgia
- Round 4, Pick 109: Craig Woodson, S, Cal
- Round 4, Pick 137: Joshua Farmer, DL, Florida State
- Round 5, Pick 146: Bradyn Swinson, EDGE, LSU
- Round 6, Pick 182: Andres Borregales, K, Miami
- Round 7, Pick 220: Marcus Bryant, OT, Missouri
- Round 7, Pick 251: Julian Ashby, LS, Vanderbilt
- Round 7, Pick 257: Kobee Minor, DB, Memphis
In total, the Patriots drafted 12 players over Rounds 1-7 and signed a whole lot more undrafted free agents.