Will Campbell Tears Up After Patriots Snag Him in First Round

The New England Patriots made a power move Thursday night, shoring up their offensive line by picking up Will Campbell in the first round of the NFL Draft. But it was the rookie’s raw emotion—not just his football stats—that got everyone talking.

On the draft stage in Green Bay, Campbell struggled to keep his composure as he talked to the NFL Network, saying, "It means everything to me," while fighting back tears. Honestly, you don’t see that kind of vulnerability every day in the NFL—at least, not unless someone fumbles at the one-yard line.

Campbell doubled down on his commitment, declaring, "I'm gonna fight and die to protect them with everything I got." Patriots fans just found their new favorite bodyguard.

The Patriots have had their own share of drama lately. After parting ways with longtime coach Bill Belichick in January 2024, Jerrod Mayo briefly took the reins before being replaced by Mike Vrabel. Vrabel, most recently a consultant for the Browns, previously coached the Tennessee Titans from 2018-2023. Clearly, it’s not just the roster that’s getting a makeover in New England.