"The difference in Drake Maye's pocket has been evident over the first seven games of 2025, as the second-year quarterback doesn't have opposing pass rushers breathing down his neck every snap. Fourth-overall pick Campbell is a big reason why. He has an 84.8 percent pass-block win rate, and went five consecutive weeks without allowing a sack, per Pro Football Focus."
"Campbell clearly isn't getting the love he deserves. ESPN ranked the league's top 10 rookies through the first six weeks of the season, and the Patriots' ascending star was placed in the "just missed" category. Fittingly, two other offensive linemen - the Jets' Armand Membou and the Chiefs' Josh Simmons - were also on that list. It is a challenge for non-skill position players to finish among the top 10 in such a list."
Will Campbell has stabilized the Patriots' left tackle spot, reducing pressure on quarterback Drake Maye through an 84.8 percent pass-block win rate and five consecutive weeks without allowing a sack per Pro Football Focus. His run-block rate is 76.6 percent, with room for improvement as the Patriots' rushing attack seeks consistency. ESPN omitted Campbell from its top-10 rookie list, placing him in a 'just missed' category despite similar recognitions for other offensive linemen. The offensive line culture has shifted with Campbell as a central figure. Campbell pledged to protect Maye upon being drafted and has delivered performance critical to postseason hopes.
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