Patriots act early to open doors for fresh talent as they begin a crucial offseason focused on long-term roster growth

The New England Patriots announced on Friday, ahead of their rookie minicamp, that they have signed eight of their 11 2025 draft picks, along with 16 rookie free agents.  The Patriots have signed WR Kyle Williams, C Jared Wilson, DT Joshua Farmer, LB Bradyn Swinson, K Andy Borregales, T Marcus Bryant, LS Julian Ashby and DB […]

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The New England Patriots announced on Friday, ahead of their rookie minicamp, that they have signed eight of their 11 2025 draft picks, along with 16 rookie free agents. 

The Patriots have signed WR Kyle Williams, C Jared Wilson, DT Joshua Farmer, LB Bradyn Swinson, K Andy Borregales, T Marcus Bryant, LS Julian Ashby and DB Kobee Minor.

That leaves first-round pick Will Campbell, second-round pick TreVeyon Henderson, and fourth-round pick Craig Woodson as the only players who have yet to sign their deals. 

As for the undrafted free agents, the Patriots have signed T Cole Birdow, WR Demeer Blankumsee, WR Efton Chism III, G Jack Conley, CB Brandon Crossley, TE C.J. Dippre, FB Brock Lampe, RB Lan Larison, S Josh Minkins, CB Jordan Polk, LB Elijah Ponder, LB Cam Riley, DT Jahvaree Ritzie, TE Gee Scott Jr., WR Jeremiah Webb and QB Ben Wooldridge.

With that, they also revealed what numbers the UDFAs will be wearing. 

  • 16 – S Josh Minkins
  • 17 – QB Ben Wooldridge
  • 29 – WR Jeremiah Webb
  • 30 – WR Demeer Blankumsee
  • 34 – RB Lan Larison
  • 37 – CB Brandon Crossley
  • 39 – CB Jordan Polk
  • 42- LB Cam Riley
  • 46 – FB Brock Lampe
  • 68 – T Cole Birdow
  • 74 – G Jack Conley
  • 80 – TE Gee Scott Jr. 
  • 82 – TE C.J. Dippre
  • 86 – WR Efron Chism III
  • 91 – LB Elijah Ponder
  • 93 – DT Jahvaree Ritzie

They also previously announced the 2025 NFL Draft rookie class numbers.

  • OT Will Campbell: 66
  • RB TreVeyon Henderson: 32
  • WR Kyle Williams: 18
  • C Jared Wilson: 58
  • S Craig Woodson: 31
  • DT Joshua Farmer: 92
  • OLB Bradyn Swinson: 43
  • K Andres Borregales: 36
  • OT Marcus Bryant: 52
  • LS Julian Ashby: 47
  • CB Kobee Minor: 19

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