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32 New England Patriots offseason additions, 32 interesting facts

By Connor Fulton

Oct 4, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett (83) celebrates after he catches a pass for a touchdown in the second quarter of the game against the Oakland Raiders at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett (83) celebrates after he catches a pass for a touchdown in the second quarter of the game against the Oakland Raiders at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 4, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett (83) celebrates after he catches a pass for a touchdown in the second quarter of the game against the Oakland Raiders at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports /

To say the New England Patriots have been busy over the 2016 offseason would be an understatement. If you take a gander at the current 90-man roster, you will notice that 32 new players have been added; 15 veterans and 17 rookies. That’s a bunch of new faces entering Foxboro, and this morning, we’re going to bring you an interesting fact about each and every one of these acquisitions. We start with Rob Gronkowski’s new dance partner at tight end…

32. Martellus Bennett – As a senior coming out of high school, Bennett actually declared for the 2005 NBA Draft, hoping to be a first round selection. However, when scouts told Bennett that was going to be unlikely, he opted for football at Texas A&M. He’s 6-foot-6, remember.

31. Cre’von Leblanc – One of three undrafted corners signed by the Patriots last month, Leblanc earned “Hardest Hit of the Year” in Palm Beach County in high school. Indeed, physicality is Leblanc’s calling card, although he remains a longshot to make the final roster.  

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30. Clay Harbor – Before a successful NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles, Jacksonville Jaguars and now Patriots, Harbor struggled to find a college team that would take him. It took some persuasion of Missouri State coaches on the part of Harbor’s brother for Harbor to reach the college ranks.

29. Elandon Roberts – Although he went undrafted, Roberts led the ENTIRE NATION with 88 solo tackles last season. He is a natural leader and the Patriots were wise to give him a chance in training camp this summer.

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