There are so many reasons why the New England Patriots used their No. 4 overall pick on former LSU Tigers offensive tackle Will Campbell in the 2025 NFL Draft. How he looked in his first joint practice against the Washington Commanders further proved it.

FOXBOROUGH — There was a lot of good, a little bad, and some nasty in Will Campbell’s first career joint practice. As he has all summer, the Patriots first-rounder repped at left tackle for meaningful team periods. Faced with a new opponent for the first time, Campbell held his own.

Will Campbell spent a good chunk of his first NFL joint practice blocking a former Patriot. Deatrich Wise, who played eight seasons in New England before signing with Washington this offseason, matched up against Campbell in 1-on-1 and 11-on-11 drills.