FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots have made significant moves today as they announced the signing of eight of their 2025 NFL Draft picks along with 16 rookie free agents. This comes as part of the team’s plan to build and bolster their roster for the upcoming season.
The draft picks who have officially signed with the Patriots include:
- WR Kyle Williams: Selected in the third round as the 69th overall pick from Washington State, Williams had a standout college career, recording 70 receptions for 1,198 yards and 14 touchdowns last season.
- C Jared Wilson: Drafted in the third round, Wilson started all 12 games at center for Georgia in 2024.
- DT Joshua Farmer: A fourth-round pick, Farmer brings solid defensive skills with 80 total tackles and 11 sacks from his time at Florida State.
- LB Bradyn Swinson: Known for his defensive strength, Swinson tallied 58 tackles and 8½ sacks last season at Louisiana State.
- K Andy Borregales: The kicker from Miami converted 740-of-86 field goals and nearly perfect on extra points during his collegiate career.
- T Marcus Bryant: A seventh-round pick, Bryant played his last season at Missouri, where he was a starter.
- LS Julian Ashby: A long snapper from Vanderbilt, Ashby handled snapping duties effectively.
- DB Kobee Minor: Minor showed versatility in the secondary with solid stats from his time at Memphis.
In addition to the draft picks, the Patriots signed 16 rookie free agents aiming to enrich their roster. Some notable mentions include:
- WR Demeer Blankumsee: He had 155 career receptions and stands out for his speed and skills on the field.
- RB Lan Larison: Known for his record-setting season, Larison finished with 2,387 all-purpose yards.
- QB Ben Wooldridge: With over 4,700 yards passing and 38 touchdowns, he brings impressive statistics from Louisiana.
The past few days have also seen some transactions where the Patriots released a number of players including LB Ja’Whaun Bentley and signed veteran players such as WR Stefon Diggs from Houston. Furthermore, they have welcomed S Marcus Epps and QB Joshua Dobbs, among others, to strengthen the team even more.
Notably, former Patriots star wide receiver Julian Edelman has been voted into the Patriots Hall of Fame as the 37th inductee, highlighting his impressive achievements during his career. Additionally, ex-head coach Bill Parcells has also been selected for induction.
As the Patriots look forward to the 2025 season, these signings and changes signal an active effort to enhance the team’s performance on the field. Fans can expect exciting developments as the season approaches.
