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New England Patriots roster: 30 roster locks

By Connor Fulton

Sep 27, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis (33) score a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis (33) score a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 8, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots center David Andrews (60) congratulates quarterback Tom Brady (12) after his touchdown pass to running back Brandon Bolden (38) (not pictured) against the Washington Redskins in the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Redskins 27-10. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

30. David Andrews

While Bryan Stork was on the PUP list for the first six games of 2015, Andrews stepped up and played like an accomplished veteran at center. He also can kick out to either guard spot. Being able to play all three of the interior positions and a year in the pros under his belt puts Andrews in the roster lock category

29. Brandon King

Since replacing Bradley Fletcher on the active roster midway through 2015, King has been impressive as a special teamer, primarily in punt coverage, which is what drew this writer to a Matthew Slater comparison.

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28. Malcom Brown

The Patriots have found their interior defensive lineman of the future in Brown, who is beefy enough to plug running lanes yet nimble enough to generate pressure up the middle. Expect Brown to be the Patriots’ No. 1 defensive tackle entering the season.

27. Jamie Collins

Quite possibly the most talented defensive player in the NFL not named J.J. Watt, Collins gives offensive coordinators fits. He should contend for Defensive Player of the Year in his fourth NFL season.

26. Tom Brady

The Patriots ought to find a way to squeeze this veteran of 16 NFL seasons onto the roster.

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