There is a new protector in Foxborough.
And his name is Will Campbell.
The New England Patriots drafted the massive left tackle out of LSU with the fourth overall pick.
Campbell will now be tasked with protecting franchise quarterback Drake Maye’s blind side for the next decade.
ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported the moment that head coach Mike Vrabel fell in love with Campbell.
“How would you like to punch your future boss on a job interview? Well, that’s one way that LSU star Will Campbell won over Patriots coach Mike Vrabel,” Thamel wrote on X.
“Last Thursday, the top Patriots brass and Vrabel traveled to Baton Rouge to work out Campbell.
“Vrabel ran the workout and wore a blocking pad over his chest.
“In a drill to execute a drive block, sources said that Campbell hit Vrabel square in the chest and knocked Vrabel back on his derriere.
“Vrabel loved it and had a big smile on his face as he gathered himself and got up.”
Vrabel got his guy.
And so did Maye.
While holding back tears, Campbell made a promise to the historic franchise.
“I’m going to fight and die to protect him with everything I got,” Campbell told NFL Network’s Jamie Erdahl on the stage.
Campbell sounds like he was ready for war.
And that’s exactly the type of guy Vrabel is looking for.
