PATRIOTS ROSTER 2017 SERIES
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However, while the football world seemingly turns slower these days it does not stop.Īfter all, until the late-August's roster cuts, players need to have secured their spots on the team.

PATRIOTS ROSTER 2017 FREE

Free agency and the draft are behind us, while minicamp and training camp won't start until early June and late July, respectively. As such, he will likely play around 40% of defensive snaps and become a core member of the defensive edge rotation opposite Flowers.We have entered the deepest depths of the NFL offseason. Of course, a lot can change over the next month but as things stand right now, the 23-year old appears to be on his way to see considerable snaps this upcoming season – primarily as an edge rusher on both defense and in the kicking game. has looked comfortable in this role and has been competitive in both one-on-ones and team drills. to potentially have an impact his rookie year.Īnd during the early stretches of training camp it certainly looked like that will be the case: The Arkansas product has seen plenty of reps with the first-team defense, manning Ninkovich's old spot on the defensive left edge and on the other side of fellow former Razorback Trey Flowers. However, with the latter retiring, the door has been opened for Wise Jr. Consequently, he was projected to fight for practice and playing time behind roster locks Trey Flowers, Kony Ealy, Derek Rivers and Rob Ninkovich. in the fourth round of the draft (pick 131), they made him join a deep defensive line. And even though he had solid displays of his athleticism in both events, his name was not called until the final day of the 2017 NFL draft likely due to concerns about his injury history, raw athleticism and limited playing time at Arkansas.Ģ017 preview: When the Patriots selected Deatrich Wise Jr. was invited to both the East-West Shrine Game and the scouting combine. He also registered three pass breakups and a forced fumble – the majority of all his statistics being accumulated before his shoulder injury.įollowing the season, Wise Jr.

finished the season with 49 tackles (5.5 of which for loss) as well as 3.5 sacks and seven quarterback hits. Playing mostly from the five-technique defensive edge position, Wise Jr. The team captain was still among the most productive defenders on the Razorbacks. was able to show flashes of his potential particularly as a pass rusher at the next level. Due to another injury – a separated shoulder – his role and impact were limited down the stretch. appeared in all 13 of Arkansas' games and despite breaking his hand on opening day, started the team's first eight contests. It was a good decision as the Texas native was elevated to a starting role and had another solid campaign – albeit one that did not stand out as much as his statistically superior 2015 season. decided to return to Arkansas for his senior year.

PATRIOTS ROSTER 2017 SERIES

Today, we will continue the series with one of the Patriots' 2017 draft picks.Ģ016 review: After an impressive junior season that saw him lead his team in sacks, defensive lineman Deatrich Wise Jr. Over the remainder of camp, the 90 players currently under contract with the team are now in the process of fighting for spots on either the 53-man roster or the 10-man practice squad.Īs we have done throughout the offseason, we will continue to take a look at the men fighting for those few select spots on the 2017 Patriots – and to find out who will and might be asked to help the team defend its Super Bowl title. The New England Patriots are in the middle of their 2017 training camp, which has started in late July.

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