There was considerable speculation about who would be the best player for the Patriots to select with the fourth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, especially since they had already taken their next franchise quarterback the previous year. The consensus believed it would be LSU left tackle Will Campbell, assuming CB/WR Travis Hunter would already be off the board, despite the lingering concerns about his arm length for the position.
That narrative has continued to be a talking point since he joined the team earlier this year, and his struggles throughout the summer only seemed to solidify those pushing the conversation even further.