Among the Patriots biggest needs are left guard, defensive tackle, edge rusher, running back, wide receiver, and cornerback. Like every year, there will be players drafted in rounds two and three who perform better than some first-round picks.

The New England Patriots started what should be a busy 2025 NFL Draft by taking LSU left tackle Will Campbell with the fourth overall pick Thursday night.Campbell should be able to come in and protect Drake Maye's blind side from Day 1,

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The 2025 NFL draft (8 p.m. ET on ESPN, ABC, ESPN App) begins Thursday and will be held in Green Bay, Wisc. The New England Patriots are scheduled to make nine of the draft's 257 picks, beginning with the No. 4 selection of the first round.