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Patriots 2016 Free Agency Yes/No: Brandon King

By Connor Fulton

Oct 18, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Griff Whalen (17) is tackled by New England Patriots defensive back Brandon King (36) and cornerback Duron Harmon in the first half during the NFL game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Griff Whalen (17) is tackled by New England Patriots defensive back Brandon King (36) and cornerback Duron Harmon in the first half during the NFL game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 18, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Griff Whalen (17) is tackled by New England Patriots defensive back Brandon King (36) and cornerback Duron Harmon in the first half during the NFL game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

After going undrafted last spring, Brandon King caught on with the New England Patriots and performed well over the summer and preseason. King eventually got his chance in live action, and he didn’t disappoint.

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Since being promoted to the active roster after the Patriots cut Bradley Fletcher in early October, King was nothing but extraordinary playing with Matthew Slater on punt coverage. He made a few nice plays in the AFC Championship Game, cementing his role in the Patriots’ special teams force for years to come

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In addition to his special teams strong suits, King offers versatility as a defensive player. At Auburn, he played literally all over the field, logging in snaps at safety, linebacker and even defensive end. At 6-foot-2, 214 pounds with surprising speed, King is exactly the type of player that Bill Belichick likes to have around.

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The Patriots must re-sign King in free agency, as he brings too much value to special teams and depth across the board on defense to pass up. Who knows, maybe King will get his chance at safety one day. Even if he pulls a Slater and plays solely on special teams, that’s not too shabby, either.

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