Who Are the New England Patriots’ 2025-26 Positional MVPs?

It remains to be seen what the next two years will entail, but Diggs’ first season in New England was a massive success, and if he can step up in the playoffs, he could vault himself back into top-15 WR conversations. 

Offensive Line — Will Campbell

The first of two rookies on this list, Will Campbell completely changed the trajectory of the Patriots’ offensive line. Last season, New England’s line ranked at No. 31, but the addition of Campbell and free-agents Morgan Moses and Garrett Bradbury rocketed them into the top 15.

The Patriots used their No. 4 selection in this past NFL Draft to select Campbell, who spent four seasons battling top talent at LSU. Despite missing five games due to injury, Campbell finished with impressive grades. 

The only man Campbell noticeably struggled against was Myles Garrett, who is well on his way to a second Defensive Player of the Year Award thanks in large part to breaking the single-season sack record.

Campbell has undoubtedly changed the culture in New England, which started all the way back in April with his draft interview.

For a rookie, that’s pretty impressive.

It seems the Patriots have found Maye’s future blindside tackle, and their chemistry will continue to build as they play and spend time together, both of which they do often. 

Front Seven — K’Lavon Chaisson

When factoring in contract value, there aren’t many players this season who have had more success for cheaper than K’Lavon Chaisson. Though free-agent linebacker Robert Spillane finished as the team leader in tackles with 97, Chaisson did it all on the field this season. 

With the exception of Harold Landry III, who led the team with 8.5 sacks, Chaisson was the man bringing the pressure for New England. 

The 26-year-old edge had 7.5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss and 18 QB hits, all of which were first or second on the team — and he’s doing all this while on a prove-it, one year, $3 million deal.

Regardless of whether Chaisson continues this production into the playoffs, he has more than proven himself as a valuable rotational pass-rusher, and will likely receive a longer-term contract this offseason. It remains to be seen what that deal may look like, but coach Vrabel will want to retain a guy who has 43% of his career sacks this season. 

The Patriots aren’t a team that’s led by defensive star power, but they do have a ton of big names that can make an impact. Guys like Landry III, Spillane, Christian Barmore, and big free-agent signing Milton Williams need to make that impact for the upcoming postseason.

But for my money, Chaisson is the man doing the most for the least. 

Defensive Backs – Christian Gonzalez

Probably the easiest position group to choose, there isn’t much that needs to be said about Chrisitan Gonzalez. The third-year corner is one of the most impressive players at his position, and this season cemented him in the top five in the NFL. 

Gonzalez made his first Pro Bowl this season, despite missing four games. This comes after his All-Pro Second Team selection and No. 5 placement for Comeback Player of the Year last season.

Gonzalez is easily the best player on New England’s defense, and his coverage ability will prove crucial in this year’s playoffs. He will have to potentially cover the likes of Ladd McConkey, Nico Collins, Brian Thomas Jr. and Courtland Sutton. 

Regardless of playoff success, Gonzalez will hopefully be a longtime great Patriot alongside Ty Law, Mike Haynes and Devin McCourty. 

Special Teams — Andy Borregales 

Choosing the special teams MVP was the hardest of all positions. On one hand, there’s Marcus Jones, who on top of being a high-level corner, had one of his best seasons returning punts. 

Jones had two touchdowns on 21 returns, and was a threat for six points anytime he touched the football. However, this award should go to another rookie: Andy Borregales. 

The University of Miami product won the starting role back in the preseason and never looked back. Playing in all 17 games this season, Borregales went perfect on field goals under 30 yards, and 79% on field goals over, including a 59-yarder in week 18 against the Dolphins. 

Borregales also only missed two extra points, and showed a clutch-ability that many rookie kickers fail to find. He kicked the game-winning field goal in week five against the Bills, cementing himself in the eyes of fans.

Going into the playoffs with a rookie kicker always brings a sense of unease, but Borregales has proven he can be clutch in big moments. Here’s to hoping he continues it in the playoffs. 

Conclusion

Though there have been a lot of players who’ve stepped up this season, like Henry, Landry III and Jones, the MVPs in this article have elevated the team to levels they weren’t at in the past.

It’s thanks to the high-level play of rookies like Campbell and Borregales that New England is even in a playoff position, and if they continue their ways, they both will have long careers with the squad.