One of the most respected NFL draft analysts thought the Patriots did better than any other team over three days in Green Bay last week.

The Athletic’s Dane Brugler on Monday released his power ranking of 2025 draft classes, and New England claimed the No. 1 spot. Mike Vrabel and company made 11 total selections this year, headlined by offensive tackle Will Campbell at fourth overall.

The LSU product wasn’t Brugler’s favorite pick by the Patriots, though. That designation belonged to Kyle Williams, a wide receiver taken in the third round (69th overall).

“The Patriots drafted four offensive players in the top 100, all of whom project as early starters,” Brugler wrote. “I could make a case for any of the four as my favorite of the haul, but I’ll go with Williams because of the impact he’ll bring to the passing game. Josh Downs was Drake Maye’s go-to target during Maye’s best college season, and Williams can become that type of weapon (and help correct New England’s Ladd McConkey miss).”

Brugler also is keeping an eye on Bradyn Swinson, a fifth-round linebacker, as a player who could surprise in Foxboro, Mass.

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“Craig Woodson can be a starter down the line, and Joshua Farmer should become part of the defensive line rotation. But Swinson, as a subpackage rusher, might have the quickest impact,” Brugler wrote.”New England ranked dead last in sacks last season, so Swinson should get opportunities to use his speed and flexibility to win off the edge.”

Brugler hardly was the only notable draft guru who offered a rave review of the Patriots’ draft haul. Optimism continues to grow in New England, but the newcomers now will be challenged to prove their worth on the football field.

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