{"id":97232,"date":"2025-09-23T08:53:47","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T08:53:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=97232"},"modified":"2025-09-23T08:53:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T08:53:47","slug":"%f0%9f%9b%91%f0%9f%9b%91%f0%9f%9b%91warning-patriots-rookie-rising-the-patriots-first-round-pick-is-reportedly-proving-doubters-wrong-with-standout-performances-insiders-say-there","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=97232","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\uded1\ud83d\uded1\ud83d\uded1WARNING: PATRIOTS ROOKIE RISING \u2014 The Patriots\u2019 first-round pick is reportedly proving doubters wrong with standout performances, insiders say there\u2019s still room for growth, and fans are buzzing over whether this rising star could become a cornerstone for the team\u2019s future."},"content":{"rendered":"<article id=\"post-2044969\"><!--?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??--><!--?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??-->In Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season against the Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots rookie offensive tackle Will Campbell made his third career start, and he wasn\u2019t entirely effective against the Steelers\u2019 aggressive pass rush. While Campbell was perfect in preventing any sacks, he did allow seven pressures.<\/p>\n<p>Campbell was more effective in the prior two games, showing Patriots fans that the rookie\u2019s ongoing development \u2014 though promising \u2014 won\u2019t always be linear, especially in 2025.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bdc2020.o0bc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PFRKBERYU3POHXVHHGYW6D32NY-68977a6b3909e-768x432.webp\" alt=\"How well did Will Campbell play in Patriots' preseason debut?\" \/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>That said, on the whole, Campbell looks like he might end up being a reliable piece of New England\u2019s O-line for years to come, which would do much to silence his critics.<\/p>\n<p>Campbell entered the NFL with questions surrounding his arm length, which measured 32 5\/8 inches at the combine and 33 inches at LSU\u2019s pro day\u2014shorter than the typical benchmark for elite tackles. Critics worried this might limit his ability to handle speed rushers or powerful bull rushes, potentially forcing a move inside to guard.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Story continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>However, many scouts remained unconcerned, viewing his technique, athleticism and college production as overriding factors. The Patriots, selecting him fourth overall in the 2025 NFL draft, bet on Campbell\u2019s potential to anchor their line and help protect young quarterback Drake Maye.<\/p>\n<p>More so than his showing against the Steelers, Campbell\u2019s Week 2 performance against the Miami Dolphins, where he permitted just one pressure in 33 pass-protection snaps, showed why he\u2019s a special talent.<\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p>The rookie\u2019s quick adaptation thus far in the NFL dispels doubts about his physical traits. At 21 years old, starting every snap on a revamped line, Campbell has a chance to stabilize the left side alongside fellow rookie Jared Wilson.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Story continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Overall, Campbell\u2019s Week 3 effort reinforces that there\u2019s still a ton of room for growth for him, as well as some bright spots already. While the Patriots\u2019 offense still seeks consistency, Campbell\u2019s protection for Maye has enabled some explosive plays. If this trajectory holds, Campbell could emerge as one of the draft\u2019s steals, proving arm length concerns were overblown in favor of his skill and football IQ.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New England Patriots offensive lineman Will Campbell attracted plenty of criticism for his short arms, but he&#8217;s silencing the critics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":97234,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-97232","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>\ud83d\uded1\ud83d\uded1\ud83d\uded1WARNING: PATRIOTS ROOKIE RISING \u2014 The Patriots\u2019 first-round pick is reportedly proving doubters wrong with standout performances, insiders say there\u2019s still room for growth, and fans are buzzing over whether this rising star could become a cornerstone for the team\u2019s future. - 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