Matthew Wells Drafted in Sixth Round by New England
Mississippi State linebacker Matthew Wells will head up to New England after being drafted with the second pick in the sixth round by the Patriots.
In the 6th round (178 overall) the #Patriots select LB Matthew Wells, Mississippi State
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) May 2, 2025 Wells, who will bring an interesting skill set to the Patriots, fits the mold of players that New England likes to draft and develop into important players on their roster. Wells brings combination of size and speed to the field that will allow him to matchup against a variety of players in the NFL. He can also contribute on special teams for New England. Wells turned heads with his official 4.41 40 time at the Mississippi State pro day.
