NFL draft arriving, the New England Patriots will embark on their second rebuilding expedition since last year's split with legendary coach Bill Belichick. Following the short-lived Jerod Mayo era,

The Patriots haven't drafted a running back this high since taking Georgia's Sony Michel with the No. 31 overall pick in 2018. They also haven't taken a running back at all since 2022, when the Pats selected South Dakota State's Pierre Strong and South Carolina's Kevin Harris in Rounds 4 and 6, respectively.

The New England Patriots started what should be a busy 2025 NFL Draft by taking LSU left tackle Will Campbell with the fourth overall pick Thursday night.