New England secures top offensive lineman, and the rookie already sounds like a perfect fit for Vrabel’s no-nonsense culture.

Campbell is widely viewed as the best offensive lineman in the draft class, and with the Patriots desperately needing help in the trenches, selecting him made too much sense. The

GREEN BAY, Wis. ― On April 16, eight days before the start of the NFL Draft, Louisiana State offensive linemen Will Campbell and Miles Frazier prepared for a private workout on campus with the Patriots. They had heard that coach Mike Vrabel, a 14-year NFL linebacker, still liked to get in the mix and grapple with players. They prepared accordingly.