In the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots selected Jared Wilson, the best pure center available. Despite moving down from their original 77th pick, they secured Wilson at 95, signaling their strategy to enhance the offensive line. Analysts uniformly praised Wilson's athleticism, reflected in his 4.84-second 40-yard dash at the Combine, indicating that he could contend for a starting position right away. Overall, the Patriots appear committed to building their team around young quarterback Drake Maye.
Had the Patriots drafted Wilson with the original 77th overall pick, nobody would have bat an eye. Instead, they moved down twice and still brought him in to compete for their starting center spot.
New England moves down multiple times and lands the best pure center in the draft. Wilson is an elite athlete at the position with his 4.84-second 40-yard dash ranking best among all centers at the Combine.
Jared Wilson is a high-quality, athletic center who could be a day-one starter for the Patriots. He should form a long-term pairing with Drake Maye in the middle of New England's offense.
The Patriots move back twice, and still get the best center in the draft. He is super athletic, can get to the second level easily, and should fight for the starting job on day one.
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