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NFL Writer Names Player Patriots Would Take At No. 4 In 2025 Re-Draft
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The New England Patriots selected offensive tackle Will Campbell with the No. 4 pick in the 2025 draft, significantly contributing to their Super Bowl run. A recent analysis questions whether they would still choose Campbell in a re-draft scenario.
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The Patriots made a significant move last year in the draft, selecting LSU's left tackle Will Campbell with the No. 4 pick. Campbell played a crucial role for New England, helping them reach the Super Bowl.
However, would the Patriots still choose Campbell again if they had the chance to redo the draft?
Nick Baumgardner from The Athletic re-drafted the 2025 draft and still had the Patriots taking Campbell, despite watching every other rookie player in the league for an entire season.
"Campbellās Super Bowl performance drew a lot of criticism ā and thatās fine," Baumgardner wrote on Monday. "But letās remember Campbell was a big part of New Englandās resurgence in the first place, and heās absolutely the type of player who will learn and improve from that setback."
If it hadn't been for Campbell, Drake Maye might not have made the leap he did last season. Campbell played a crucial role in Maye's success by protecting his blind side, which allowed Maye to perform at his best.
Although Campbell didnāt have the strongest postseason, he still has plenty of growth potential. He was also dealing with a grade 3 MCL sprain he suffered in Week 12, which sidelined him for several games and likely contributed to his declining performance.
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Q&A
Who did the Patriots select with the No. 4 pick in the 2025 draft?
The Patriots selected offensive tackle Will Campbell with the No. 4 pick in the 2025 draft.
What impact did Will Campbell have on the Patriots' performance?
Will Campbell played a crucial role in helping the Patriots reach the Super Bowl.
Would the Patriots choose Will Campbell again in a re-draft?
There is speculation about whether the Patriots would still select Will Campbell if they could redo the draft.
