"The New England Patriots may have suffered a frustrating loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl, but that shouldn't tarnish what an amazing season it was. Eliot Wolf and Mike Vrabel turned one of the worst teams in the NFL into the best team in the AFC, vastly outperforming preseason expectations. While the Patriots' aggressive moves in free agency and Vrabel's leadership were crucial in the team's journey back to the top, the impact of the 2025 draft class shouldn't be overlooked."
"New England's draft was a solid double into the gap. They identified multiple starters with high floors, but relatively low ceilings for a team that advanced to the Super Bowl. Henderson is one that has become an explosive producer for the Patriots. Campbell and Wilson are two big parts of a revamped offensive line. Wide receiver Kyle Williams played extensively despite being further down the depth chart."
"Will Campbell may have struggled in the playoffs, but he has proven himself capable of holding down the Patriots' starting left tackle spot. As he develops, he should be able to overcome some of the weaknesses he showed late in the year. After Campbell, the Patriots found key contributors in later rounds. TreVeyon Henderson was the explosive element that this offense needed in the running game, stepping in as the perfect complement to Rhamondre Stevenson's downhill rushing style."
Eliot Wolf's 2025 draft class helped transform the New England Patriots from one of the NFL's worst teams into the AFC's top team, complementing aggressive free-agent moves and Mike Vrabel's coaching. The class produced multiple immediate starters and high-floor contributors, including left tackle Will Campbell, who handled the starting left tackle role despite playoff struggles, and TreVeyon Henderson, who supplied explosive production and complemented Rhamondre Stevenson. Kyle Williams contributed speedy snaps despite a smaller role. CBS Sports ranked the Patriots' draft haul second in the league, noting identification of dependable starters and depth pieces that fueled New England's run to the Super Bowl.
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