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NFL Draft Round 1 recap: Reaction, analysis as Pats take Will Campbell

New England prioritized protecting Drake Maye with the No. 4 pick.

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Albert Breer and Phil Perry offer instant reaction after the Patriots select offensive tackle Will Campbell out of LSU with the 4th overall pick.

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The New England Patriots had their franchise quarterback in mind at the top of the 2025 NFL Draft.

The Patriots used the No. 4 overall pick to select LSU's Will Campbell, who was viewed by many as the top offensive tackle in this year's draft. Campbell will get the opportunity to be New England's starting left tackle and protect 2024 first-round pick Drake Maye from Day 1.

Check out NFL Draft first round recap below for reaction from Campbell and head coach Mike Vrabel as well as analysis from Patriots Insider Phil Perry and our team of experts.

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