The Patriots have one of the highest-rated cornerbacks in the game in third-year defensive back Christian Gonzalez. The Oregon product has a 95 rating and is the sixth-highest rated cornerback in the game.

Woodson was selected by the Patriots in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL draft out of the University of California. For his final three years with the Golden Bears, Woodson had a starting role. Specifically in 2024, he recorded 45 solo tackles, two interceptions, and nine pass breakups across 13 games.

NFL insider Albert Breer gave an optimistic prediction of when wide receiver Stefon Diggs could make his Patriots debut.