NFL Draft 2025 live updates: Patriots take Cal safety Craig Woodson; news and analysis

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Key Draft Picks and Team Strategies

The article provides live updates on the 2025 NFL Draft, focusing heavily on the New England Patriots' selections. The Patriots prioritized adding offensive players to support their quarterback Drake Maye. Key additions included TreVeyon Henderson (running back), Kyle Williams (wide receiver), and Jared Wilson (center).

Expert analysts praised the Patriots' choices, highlighting the strategic moves to enhance Maye's performance.

Other Notable Picks and News

Other teams' draft picks are also reported. The Steelers passed on Shedeur Sanders. The Eagles selected Nebraska's Ty Robinson, who's known for his pet camel. Various analysts comment on the draft choices throughout the article, providing insight and opinions. For example, the decision by teams to avoid drafting Shedeur Sanders is discussed in detail.

The article incorporates details about the Patriots' remaining draft picks in the later rounds, laying out the selections they have left.

Analysis of Patriots' Day 3 Strategy

Christopher Price analyzes the Patriots' draft strategies, offering his insight into potential players they might target in the later rounds, suggesting a potential shift to focus more on defense. Specific players mentioned include:

  • Cam Skattebo
  • Kyle Monangai
  • Dylan Sampson
  • Elic Ayomanor
  • Jack Sawyer
  • Danny Stutsman

The Patriots are also noted to have addressed a need in the safety position by drafting Craig Woodson. The final section features commentary from the Globe's writers regarding the team's picks.

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