FOXBORO The Patriots’ 2025 NFL Draft class will include players who will make an immediate impact.
The Patriots may start three players from their 2025 rookie class just on offense.
Prior to Monday’s training camp session, the offensive positions coaches for the Patriots addressed the media. What they said about their rookies was as follows:
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Since joining the first-team offense in the spring, the fourth-overall pick from LSU has been playing left tackle. Campbell performed admirably in the Patriots’ preseason opener against the Commanders on Friday night, despite having some rookie moments early in training camp.
Doug Marrone, the offensive line coach: Will is a young athlete who respects what is essentially expected of him. He does an excellent job, in my opinion, of actually learning from our players, the seasoned players he opposes. I assume he knows that. Before that, he stated, “Hey, there are some things that he’ll go out there and win on.” And he’s learning if you’re not winning. That, in my opinion, is the main issue. I observe a player that is always looking to improve. shows up for work each day.
With a spectacular 100-yard kick return for a touchdown to start the game, the second-round pick from Ohio State was the highlight of Friday’s preseason opener. On an 18-yard rush, he caught three passes and appeared quick and decisive. Henderson has the capacity to contribute significantly this season and may develop into a starter in the future.
Tony Dews, the running backs coach: He has improved and grown since spring training and OTAs. As a result, he works really hard because it matters to him. He works very hard. He is an extremely intelligent child. picks things up quickly, seldom makes the same mistake twice, and has a distinct skill set when it comes to football. We are aware of his quickness, skill with the ball, and ability to catch it well out of the backfield. We’ve seen his toughness throughout camp ever since we put on the pads, and he demonstrated it during the game the other day. I’m just thrilled, and he’s a wonderful young man.
The Washington State product selected 69th overall has frequently been used in the starting lineup. In Friday’s preseason game, he was open, but Joshua Dobbs, the backup quarterback, couldn’t get the ball to him. Williams will probably contribute offensively even if he won’t start the season.
Todd Downing, the wide receivers coach: His play speed is getting better, in my opinion. I believe he’s doing a good job of stretching the field vertically because you can tell he’s sprinting more and thinking less. He’s working hard, just like the others, and I’m seeing some competitive spirit emerge, which is really fantastic. We just need to make sure that we’re honing the areas that aren’t just the deep routes for him.
Wilson, a third-round selection, has been starting as the Patriots’ top left guard next to Campbell after starting at center for Georgia the previous season. He has excelled during the summer at training camp.
Marrone: He’s done well, but we still have a long way to go. He has performed extensively. We obviously enjoyed his coming out, but then everything changes. I believe that the NFL is a different game than college. He has the mental capacity to digest that kind of knowledge. Every day he comes out here. As soon as you start changing positions, several things change somewhat. Many of our athletes have been able to gain a spot on the team because we are looking for versatility. Once more, I simply believe that he has competed against some of the best in college. When those players come here, though, I always tell them that’s what they’re practicing against and what they’re playing against every day. Thus, once more, I believe it’s quite similar to Will, where he’s either learning from or winning a rep. And we’re working to put him in a better position by giving him tools and other things. And he’s been fantastic because all of those guys have a positive attitude about themselves and a want to try new things and learn new things.
Even though he won’t start the season unless something unexpected happens, the seventh-round pick from Missouri has advanced swiftly up the depth chart. Bryant appeared to be the favorite to start the season as the Patriots swing tackle based on his current use in preseason and training camp drills. A left tackle at Missouri, Bryant has seen his reps increase at right tackle in recent practices.
Marrone: I consider where he was in relation to when we initially arrived. I think the way it’s set up is that you have around five weeks after talking about the OTA practices and the players. The novices have somewhat less. And you definitely need to practice your skills throughout that time. So when you come into camp, you re ready to go. I think Marcus and along with all the other young players have done a really good job of that. They came back, they were ready. He improved during that period, which is probably a critical period for most players, even veteran players, and then he came on the field and, hey, we ve been moving him around, swinging him at both tackles. He s done a nice job. I think there s still a lot of room for improvement, but he s trending in the right direction.
Chism, an undrafted free agent out of Eastern Washington, was a spring standout and has surged lately in practice and Friday s preseason game. Chism looks like he s currently trending toward a spot on the 53-man roster.
Downing: Absolute joy to work with. His work ethic is second to none. A guy that understands that he s got to fight for all of his opportunities and then make the most of them when he gets them. I would say, from the spring until now, I think he has a little bit more comfort and grasp of the offense, which helps him play faster. And you re seeing him then take the next steps of playing more physical at route tops and finishing catches.
There s value in keeping a third quarterback on the roster, and Wooldridge, an undrafted free agent out of Louisiana, has seen improvement this summer.
QB coach Ashton Grant: I thought he did a good job operating the system, which is the first thing, we have to be able to have 11 guys on the same page to start each play. And then I think once he settled down and got going into the drive, I thought he delivered some nice balls. I thought he read it out the right way. There was one questionable read in there, and he knows what I m talking about. But I think he s done a good job taking advantage of the reps.
