"The last few NFL drafts - save for Drake Maye - have left a lot to be desired for the New England Patriots. There have been more busts than home runs, and one of the biggest cases in point came earlier this season when 2024 second-round pick Ja'Lynn Polk was shipped to the New Orleans Saints. The Patriots have appeared to have turned the tide in that department."
"Through the first four games of the 2025 campaign, rookie left tackle Will Campbell has helped make significant changes to an offensive line that was among the worst in the NFL a year ago. Offensive linemen often aren't heralded as superstars, but if you talk to any running back or quarterback after a game, they'll be among the first to thank the guys up front."
Recent Patriots drafts produced more misses than hits, with 2024 second-round pick Ja'Lynn Polk traded to the New Orleans Saints. Rookie left tackle Will Campbell improved a poor offensive line in the first four games, helping protect the pocket and boost run blocking. Drake Maye has been sacked 13 times in four games, though many pressures stem from receivers being blanketed rather than unchallenged pass rushers. Rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson shows flash and physicality, returned a preseason kickoff for a touchdown, and scored his first NFL touchdown in Week 4. New England is easing Henderson into the rotation behind a crowded backfield, mindful of running backs' short careers.
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