Mel Kiper, ESPN: A-
"Amid personnel changes, the offensive line was 31st in pass block win rate at 50.9%. But Will Campbell instantly improves things here," said Kiper on New England's fourth overall pick. "Everyone made a big deal about his 32⅝-inch arm length after the combine, and it's not ideal. But I still see the footwork, technique and pure power of an NFL left tackle."
"It has been a good offseason for New England. This draft class is solid. But the Pats also spent in free agency, signing Diggs, Milton Williams, Harold Landry III, Robert Spillane, Carlton Davis III and Morgan Moses. They could take a big step forward in 2025."
Dane Brugler, The Athletic: Ranked Patriots First of 32 NFL Clubs
Brugler offered a unique approach to grading this year's draft. Instead of giving each team a grade ranging from A+ to F, he decided to rank the 32 clubs from his favorite to least favorite, in which the Patriots came out on top.
"I don't use any special formula or analytical metric to come up with my rankings, I simply go with the vibes of which draft class got me the most excited."
Favorite pick: Kyle Williams, WR, Washington State
"The Patriots drafted four offensive players in the top 100, all of whom project as early starters. I could make a case for any of the four as my favorite of the haul, but I'll go with Williams because of the impact he'll bring to the passing game. Josh Downs was Drake Maye's go-to target during Maye's best college season, and Williams can become that type of weapon (and help correct New England's Ladd McConkey miss)."
Day 3 pick who could surprise: Bradyn Swinson, Edge, LSU
"Craig Woodson can be a starter down the line, and Joshua Farmer should become part of the defensive line rotation. But Swinson, as a subpackage rusher, might have the quickest impact. New England ranked dead last in sacks last season, so Swinson should get opportunities to use his speed and flexibility to win off the edge."
Chad Reuter, NFL Network: B+
- Day 1 Grade: B-
- Day 2 Grade: A+
- Day 3 Grade: B
"Eliot Wolf and head coach Mike Vrabel focused on offense in their first two days together in a draft room. Campbell should be a solid starter, but his value might not have been as strong as top-five talents Ashton Jeanty (picked sixth overall) or Mason Graham (fifth). Henderson, Williams and Wilson instantly improved second-year quarterback Drake Maye's supporting cast."
"Wolf and Vrabel aided the defense with excellent picks, adding an athletic, instinctive safety (Woodson), a powerful, quick-footed interior lineman (Farmer) and a lean edge rusher (Swinson). It felt like a Bill Belichick Day 3, with the Patriots picking a pair of special teamers: kicker Borregales and long-snapper Ashby."
Rob Rang, Fox Sports: A-
"General manager Eliot Wolf worked the 2025 NFL draft like he was at the grocery store, adding a total of 11 prospects to the cart and from just about every aisle. The selection of left tackle Will Campbell at No. 4 overall isn't the most exciting of draft day picks, but it was a good one, as he's a proven and polished blocker who fits in with the blue-collar mentality Mike Vrabel is seeking to rebuild in Foxborough, as well as the backside protector Drake Maye needs to take the next step."
"In the middle rounds, the Patriots made similar moves with the splashiest pure center of this class in Jared Wilson, as well as run-stuffing DT Joshua Farmer and twitchy edge rusher Bradyn Swinson. In between, New England boosted its skill position talent, nabbing one of this year's most dependable all-around running backs in TreVeyon Henderson, as well as the cat-quick Kyle Williams, giving Maye legitimate playmakers. I'm not convinced that the Patriots added many true superstars this year, but this was the foundational class the franchise needed to re-establish the roster."
Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports: A-
"This draft was bound to be flashy, because the Patriots desperately needed to get more offensive talent on the roster, and the club was stockpiled with picks. Campbell is exceptionally high floor in Round 1, and Henderson, while picked slightly early, is a dynamic dual-threat runner."
"Williams is a sharp route runner with some YAC juice, and Wilson, in time, can be this team's starting pivot, snapping the football to Drake Maye. Woodson is a crafty playmaker in the secondary, and Farmer has plus size and immense length at defensive tackle. Look out for Swinson to make a name for himself around the corner too. General manager Eliot Wolf had himself a weekend."
Phil Perry, NBC Sports Boston: A-
Dan Kelly, The Ringer: A+
Kristopher Knox, Bleacher Report: A+
Pete Prisco, CBS Sports: B
Nate Davis, USA Today: A
Gilberto Manzano & Matt Verderame, Sports Illustrated: A-
Nate Tice & Charles McDonald, Yahoo Sports: A
Eric Froton, NBC Sports: A-
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