On March 16th, Drake May had a tough time in the 2025 NFL playoffs with the New England Patriots. Even though he guided the team to the Super Bowl, he got sacked a record 21 times over four games. That broke the old mark set by Joe Burrow, who took 19 sacks during Cincinnati's Super Bowl pushback in 2021. The offensive line struggled to protect him, especially with rookie Will Campbell on the right side.
In the Super Bowl, they gave up six sacks to the Seattle Seahawks alone, which hurt the passing game and contributed to New England's loss. Fans and analysts pointed out how that pressure disrupted everything, despite the team's strong run game and overall success. Protecting the young quarterback became the big takeaway from the postseason. Now, reports say the Patriots plan to address it in the 2026 NFL draft.
They're eyeing Alabama tackle Caden Proctor, a 6'7", 352-pound All-American, who's quick on his feet and great at both, pass blocking and run support. Adding someone like Proctor Early could lock down the line for years, build around May, and keep the offense rolling strong into the future. The draft kicks off April 23rd in Pittsburgh.