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New England patriots reinforced their offensive line on Thursday night by adding Will Campbell.
But, the emotional message of the former LSU star on the night of the Draft went viral on social networks.
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The offensive Tackle Will Campbell of the LSU poses after being selected by the New England patriots as the number four selection in the first round of the NFL 2025 draft in Lambeau Field. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA Today Network through IMAGN images)
I was visibly excited on the Green Bay stage while talking with the NFL network. “It means everything to me,” Campbell said as he seemed to fight tears.
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Campbell then added: “I’m going to fight and die to protect them with everything I have.”
The Patriots and Bill Belichick agreed to separate in January 2024 after the Patriots only appeared in a playoff game in the four seasons after Tom Brady’s departure.
The NFL Draft prospect, Will Campbell de LSU, during the NFL Draft red carpet event in Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24, 2025. (IMAGN)
Shortly after the departure of Belichick, Jerrod Mayo was appointed coach of the Patriots. May was fired after the end of the 2024 season, and Vrabel took over. Vrababe was the Tennessee Titans’ Chief coach of 2018-23 and spent the 2024 season as a consultant with the Cleveland Browns.
