BEHIND THE SCENES: An NFL draft pick’s moment on stage is brief, but the logistics to make it all happen are complex. The Globe was granted behind-the-scenes access at the draft Thursday night to see the setup (such as a personal "living room" as seen above), amenities, and processes in place for the top prospects. Here’s Ben Volin's report from Green Bay.
THE PICK IS IN: Choosing LSU left tackle Will Campbell at No. 4 on Thursday "was a very, very easy pick for us,” said coach Mike Vrabel, who worked out with Campbell during one of his pre-draft meetings. Here's Nicole Yang's full report on the selection.
IN HIS OWN WORDS: "Nasty" was the word Campbell chose to describe his playing style. Read more of his comments after he was taken by the Patriots here.
GRADING THE PICK: The Globe's Nicole Yang, Ben Volin, Chad Finn, and Chris Price offer their assessment of the selection of Campbell as New England's top choice in this year's draft. Check their grades and comments here.
WEARING IT WELL: Campbell adorned his draft-night suit with three pins. There was a pin for his beloved Louisiana State University, a blue square pin to promote the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism created by his new boss, Robert Kraft, and there was a white circle pin with the No. 2 in purple. Campbell said it was in honor of his former LSU teammate Kyren Lacy, who died by suicide on April 12. “Kyren was a special human being,” said Campbell, Lacy’s teammate for three years.
Read more here.
BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE: Here are five things to know about Campbell, and here is a scouting report with video highlights.
TRACK THE SELECTIONS: Here is the selection order for the 2025 NFL Draft. This page will automatically update as picks are made throughout the three days of the draft.
THE BIG PICTURE: As for the rest of the draft ... Miami quarterback Cam Ward was chosen by the Titans with the No. 1 pick. However, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, despite a gushing endorsement from draftnik Mel Kiper, was not chosen in the first round
. Who were the winners and losers on Thursday? The Globe's live updates wrapped up with Chris Price's analysis of the first round.
TUNE IN TONIGHT: We'll be back at it with live updates for Friday's second and third rounds. The draft begins at 7 p.m., but watch for live coverage to begin in the late afternoon at Globe.com/Sports.
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