What to expect from Patriots rookies in season opener vs. Raiders

The Patriots are in the midst of a youth movement.

Twenty percent of the Patriots’ 53-man roster is made up of rookies, which means they’re also clearly in a rebuild.

The Patriots kept nine of their 11 2025 NFL Draft picks on their 53-man roster through cuts, and they held onto two undrafted free agents. The two draft picks who didn’t make it through last week’s cutdowns still landed on the practice squad.

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So, let’s go player-by-player and set expectations for the Patriots’ Week 1 matchup against the Raiders.

Campbell is the Patriots’ starting left tackle. He’s been situated there since he came to Foxboro for rookie minicamp in May.

He faces a formidable challenge in Week 1, facing off against Raiders Pro Bowl edge defender Maxx Crosby, who rushes from both sides of