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Patriots free agency: 6 possibilities under 25

By Connor Fulton

Nov 15, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle (82) gives New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) a stiff arm after a pass reception during the second half at MetLife Stadium. New England Patriots defeat the New York Giants 27-26. Mandatory Credit: Jim O
Nov 15, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle (82) gives New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) a stiff arm after a pass reception during the second half at MetLife Stadium. New England Patriots defeat the New York Giants 27-26. Mandatory Credit: Jim O /
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Patriots free agency Orleans Darkwa
Oct 25, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants running back Orleans Darkwa (26) dives for a touchdown pas Dallas Cowboys strong safety Barry Church (42) in the first half during the NFL game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Orleans Darkwa (23)

In addition to having arguably the best name in the NFL, Darkwa impressed in limited action with the Giants this past season.

Originally signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent, Darkwa was picked up by the Giants midway through the 2014 season and scored his first career touchdown that December against the St. Louis Rams.

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In 2015, Darkwa handled 36 carries and rushed for 153 yards and a touchdown. Darkwa’s best game of the year came against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 7 when he ripped off 48 yards on just eight carries in addition to a touchdown.

Considering how little-known Darkwa is to the NFL outside of the Giants’ organization, he could be signed at a low cost and plugged into the training camp competition this summer. The Tulane product runs well at 6-foot, 215 pounds and could be a nice addition to the Patriots’ backfield. He has two years of NFL experience at just 23 years of age.

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