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Which UDFAs will Make the Patriots?

By David Smith

Feb 27, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arizona State wide receiver DJ Foster catches a pass during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 27, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arizona State wide receiver DJ Foster catches a pass during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Patriots are known for turning one team’s trash into their treasure, lets take a look at which undrafted free agents have the best shot at making this year’s team.

DJ Foster

Not gonna lie, I love this kid. He is a good flex back, much in the mold of Dion Lewis. While at ASU, Foster played both WR and RB. Right now he’s working with the RBs in camp, but he could be used all over the field. I think that his best NFL comparison is Danny Woodhead, and we all loved Woodhead on the Patriots. Foster isn’t that big and he isn’t going to make insane plays out of the backfield, but he’s a solid player with good hands. The Patriots love players who can be used all over the field, and I think Foster offers that versatility.

Cre’Von LeBlanc

This guy was one of the hardest hitters coming out of this year’s draft. LeBlanc played corner for Florida Atlantic and was known for his punishing tackling. In the NFL, he might need to tone the pile-drivers and body slams a bit, especially with the NFL transitioning to touch football. I think the best comparison for LeBlanc is Brandon Browner. He’s a bigger, more physical corner who will set the tone with his physicality, but will probably get his fair share of unnecessary roughness flags. I thought he was a 5-7 round pick, and getting him undrafted was a steal.

Jonathan Jones

Jones has the potential to be a really good role player for the Patriots this year. While he played DB at Auburn, I don’t think he’ll ever see the field as on with the Patriots. He’ll be a special teamer, and probably not much else. The kid can run, he’s probably one of the fastest players on the roster right now. I think that will be his saving grace to make the squad. If not, I see the practice squad in his future. He’s a pretty good player, he just needs to develop.

The Patriots signed a lot of players already and probably aren’t done adjusting the roster. I was one who didn’t think Dion Lewis would make the squad last year…and I thought Tyler Gaffney would actually see the field; so what do I know.

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