How the Patriots’ 2025 Draft Rookies Have Played Through 11 Games

The New England Patriots drafted eight rookies in 2025. After 11 weeks, these rookies have helped push the team to a 9-2 record and a strong position for their first AFC East title since 2019. Head Coach Mike Vrabel has relied heavily on the rookie class, which has resulted in impressive results for the New England Patriots.

Let’s break down each rookie’s performance so far, providing a grade and insight into their contributions this season.

How Has the Patriots’ 2025 Rookie Class Performed?

OT Will Campbell (4th overall)

Will Campbell, 21, was the Patriots’ fourth overall pick, and it’s already proving to be a franchise-changing decision. Despite doubts about his shorter arm length, he has become one of the league’s top tackles. The former LSU lineman is New England’s first top-10 offensive line pick since John Hannah in 1974 and the first such pick from LSU in the 2000s.

This season, Campbell has allowed six sacks in 402 pass protection snaps, with 29 pressures, 19 hurries, and five penalties. He shows strong instincts and rarely looks out of place. He has faced top matchups like Myles Garrett and Cameron Jordan.

Grade: A

RB TreVeyon Henderson (38th)

TreVeyon Henderson, 23, started as a backup but became a starter after Rhamondre Stevenson’s toe injury. Since then, he has improved in pass protection and as a receiver.

A major draft question was Henderson’s ability to handle a big workload; he has proved he can. The former First Team All-Big Ten back has 492 rushing yards (4.9 average) and five touchdowns, plus 26 receptions for 165 yards. He excels on runs outside the tackles. Last week, he recorded his season-high with 19 carries, his first game over 15 attempts.

Grade: B+

WR Kyle Williams (69th)

Kyle Williams, 23, had a 72-yard touchdown in Week 10 against the Buccaneers but has struggled to consistently connect with Drake Maye. The former Washington State receiver, drafted 69th overall, hasn’t disappointed but could produce more as a third-round pick.

Williams has three catches on 11 targets, mainly on go routes. He has run 40 GO routes and 21 dig routes. With Kayshon Boutte out, Williams has climbed the depth chart and played most snaps in the last three weeks.

Grade: C+

C Jared Wilson (95th)

Jared Wilson, 22, has been one of the biggest surprises on the entire roster. He is the starting left guard, despite having played center in college. He was only a one-year full-time starter at Georgia, and there was plenty of skepticism when he switched positions. He has erased all of it.

Wilson has played every snap this season and has allowed only four sacks and 22 pressures. He has committed one false start. Wilson excels when working in space and covering linebackers in zone schemes. He still needs to anchor better against the bigger defensive tackles in the league, but when he is on the move, he is consistently strong.

Grade: A

S Craig Woodson (106th)

Craig Woodson, 24, has been one of the most underrated rookies on the team. The Patriots have asked him to do a lot, and he has handled everything thrown at him. He has started every game and has totaled 28 tackles, four tackles for loss, two pass breakups, and one fumble recovery. He plays mostly in the deep middle and rarely rotates into the box, which is a major shift from how New England used Jabrill Peppers. Even as the oldest rookie in the class, he is playing at a high level.

The Patriots’ defense is ranked 13th in the league but is fifth in points per drive (1.79) and third in third down conversion rate (36.2%), according to PFSN’s Defense Impact. A big reason for that is the standout play from Woodson in the back end.

Grade: B+

DT Joshua Farmer (137th)

Joshua Farmer, 22, has played 177 snaps with one start, quietly expanding his role. With Milton Williams on injured reserve, the 6’3″, 312-pound tackle could help fill the interior spot.
The former Florida State standout contributes on special teams and remains very reliable. As the season continues, Farmer could take on more work and provide valuable depth.

Grade: B+

EDGE Bradyn Swinson (146th)

Bradyn Swinson, 23, was the Patriots’ second LSU draft pick in 2025. A Georgia native and three-star recruit, he played at Oregon and LSU. After being released from the practice squad in August, New England brought him back.

The fifth-round pick joined the 53-man roster on Nov. 17 after Milton Williams went to injured reserve. Swinson offers length, athleticism, and scheme familiarity, and now has a chance for a rotational role.

Grade: N/A

K Andres Borregales (182nd)

Andres Borregales, 22, won the kicking job over John Parker Romo. The former Miami kicker is 15 of 17 (88.2%) on field goals with a long of 53 yards. After a rough start, he settled in and has been reliable since.

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He is the brother of Jose Borregales and the fourth Venezuelan-born NFL player, joining Alan Pringle, Pat Ragusa, and Jose Borregales.

Grade: A

OT Marcus Bryant (220th)

Marcus Bryant, 23, picked 220th overall, has served as a depth piece. At 6’7″, 320 pounds, he hasn’t played meaningful snaps but provides depth behind Campbell and Mike Onwenu.

Grade: N/A

LS Julian Ashby (251st)

Julian Ashby, 23, was a seventh-round pick and the first long snapper drafted since 2021. A Patrick Manelly Award semifinalist, he has had no issues this season, just as New England hopes.

Grade: A

DB Kobee Minor (257th)

Kobee Minor has not appeared in a defensive snap yet.

Grade: N/A