Patriots teammates praise Jared Wilson as he transitions to starting left guard

Rookie Wilson Impresses, Earns Starting Role at Left Guard for Patriots

FOXBOROUGH - The New England Patriots entered training camp facing a dilemma at left tackle. But after just one week of practice, they appear to have found their solution in rookie Jared Wilson.

Wilson, a third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, primarily played center during his final season at Georgia. However, with veteran Garrett Bradbury signed this offseason, the Patriots decided to give Wilson a shot at guard. And he's making a strong impression.

Even with Bradbury sidelined by injury for several days, the team opted to keep Wilson at left guard and moved Ben Brown up to take snaps with the first-team unit.

This decision speaks volumes about Wilson's immediate impact on the team.

“Jared is really, really (expletive) good. I love asking him questions. He always has a different perspective,” shared second-year offensive lineman Caedan Wallace. “For a rookie, he’s just really good. The way he moves. The way he protects in the pass game and the way he gets off the ball in the run game. It’s admirable.”

Veteran defensive lineman Milton Williams also praises Wilson: "He's going to be a solid player,” he explained. “He’s got a good coach; he’s got a good player in Mike Onwenu. He’s got a good vet in his room that he’s learning from. He’s good. He’s got good balance for a young player like that. The future is bright for him."