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Patriots' rookies proving early they may be the future of this franchise

The last few NFL drafts - save for Drake Maye - have left a lot to be desired for the New England Patriots. There have been more busts than home runs, and one of the biggest cases in point came earlier this season when 2024 second-round pick Ja'Lynn Polk was shipped to the New Orleans Saints.

The Patriots have appeared to have turned the tide in that department. Through the first four games of the 2025 campaign, rookie left tackle Will Campbell has helped make significant changes to an offensive line that was among the worst in the NFL a year ago.