The NFL's 2025 pre-season is in the books, and the rookie class always gleans a lot of attention. This year's draft is no different. Now that the preseason is complete, the NFL's top rookies, the first-round picks, are being graded on their preseason performances.
Teams must add top performers in the first round, and that means starters if their drafts are likely to receive the grade they want. The Patriots this year are no different, as a lot of attention, both before and after the draft, was focused on their top pick, the fourth overall, left tackle Will Campbell.