I set out to write one sentence about every player on the Patriots' offense as OTAs ramp up this week (defense will come later). But I was feeling generous with my time (also, the weather this Holiday weekend has been garbage). Hence, more than just one sentence. Send checks to me. Or well-wishes and good tidings. If not, keep it to yourself.
QUARTERBACKS
Drake Maye: Man, oh man, did he go bananas during the regular season in year two. Per TruMedia, Maye had the 8th-best season in terms of success rate since 2013 (the stats get wonky pre-2013). His year was also 10th over that time in EPA per dropback. And, on paper, the Pats have improved the pieces around him. If Maye has another big season, this organization should be in the mix for playoff football from here until further notice.
Tommy DeVito: Based on his growth in the Josh McDaniels system, the Pats felt comfortable signing DeVito to a two-year extension while cutting Joshua Dobbs. Was inactive for all 21 games last season. Has eight career starts.
Behren Morton: His arm showed real life at rookie mini-camp. Comes from a heavy shotgun/spread offense at Texas Tech, so there may be a learning curve here. In a perfect world, he develops quickly and does to DeVito what DeVito did to Dobbs.
RUNNING BACKS
Rhamondre Stevenson: The Pats have an out in his contract after this season. Vrabel stood by him after some early fumbling issues in ‘25 and was rewarded by Stevenson becoming an indispensable piece of the offense. Averaged 4.6 yards per carry, tying the second-best number of his career (he averaged 5.0 in his only 1,000-yard campaign back in ‘22).
TreVeyon Henderson: Despite putting up good numbers (911 yards rushing and 10 TDs), Henderson got just 35 postseason touches (to Stevenson’s 70). Need to show improved vision and become a more dependable pass protector.
Terrell Jennings: Has 36 carries over two seasons, averaging 3.6 yards per tote. Faced homelessness multiple times as a youth, and spent many a night staying with Pop Douglas’ grandmother in Jacksonville, Florida.
Lan Larison: Missed last year after suffering a foot injury in August. Impressive collegiate tape at UC-Davis. Could make a push as a third-down back/returner.
Jam Miller: The 7th rounder is already built like an NFL back.
Myles Montgomery: Got more money as a UDFA RB than Miller did as a draft pick: $272,500 ($247,500 salary and $25K signing bonus).
Reggie Gilliam: The Patriots have made a real commitment to run the ball better this year. Gilliam is a huge piece of that. He also feels he’s been underutilized as a playmaker.
Jack Westover: Did the best he could playing that hybrid fullback/tight end role. That’s going to be his best bet to stick around in year two.
Brock Lampe: Was sought after as a UDFA, then suffered a season-ending injury. Now faces a long road to make the team after the Gilliam signing.
WIDE RECEIVERS
Romeo Doubs: Position versatile pass catcher with toughness in the run game. Good strength at the top of his route to create separation. If AJ Brown somehow doesn’t end up here (and I believe he will be a Patriot), Doubs is capable of matching Diggs’ production from last season.
Mack Hollins: Gave the Pats a ton last year, both as a receiver and blocker. But if you want to know, in part, why the offense sputtered in the postseason, Hollins being the second-most-targeted wide receiver was certainly an issue. Now 33.
Kayshon Boutte: Wants to be higher up on the receiver food chain, which seems unlikely if Brown is here. Again, the word is a day three pick for the return.
Pop Douglas: After being on the field for 62% of the snaps in 2024, he was reduced to 26% in the McDaniels system. Could Chism unseat Pop and cost him his roster spot? That’ll be a summer story.
Kyle Williams: Up to 193 pounds. Definitely looks bigger/stronger. Speed plays at the NFL level. Needs to sharpen his route running and awareness.
Efton Chism: I’m still not quite sure about the fascination with the athletic profile of the player, based on what we’ve seen in real games. But man, he works his ass off, and McDaniels likes him. Big summer forthcoming. Is Chism a fringe roster player or someone who can play meaningful snaps for a good team?
Jeremiah Webb: Had a good summer and ended up on the practice squad the entirety of his rookie year, though he did get elevated for the playoff game against the Chargers, but then was inactive.
Kyle Dixon: 220-pound wideouts who clock 4.45 in the 40 don’t grow on trees. It’s a massive step-up in competition from NAIA’s Culver-Stockton, but Dixon didn’t look out of place at rookie mini-camp. The team gave him a $252K, including a $17.5K signing bonus.
Nick DeGennaro: The WR didn’t get nearly the cash as a UDFA ($35K, including a $10K signing bonus) that Dixon did. Surprisingly worked a bunch at the ‘X’ in rookie mini-camp. Started his college career at Maryland, transferred to Richmond, then finished at James Madison. Had 40 catches for 500 yards last year.
Jimmy Kibble: Went to noted football power Georgetown and is the first Hoya to sign with an NFL team since 2020. Was first-team All-Patriot League after a 1,000-yard season.
Cameron Dorner: Fun tape at North Texas, where he had 56 catches for 911 yards. Not fast (4.6 40). Considered a good route runner. Got a little more money than DeGennaro ($30K, including 10K to sign).
TIGHT ENDS
Hunter Henry: Aging, but mostly effective. Reliability took a hit later in the year, when he had some drops we weren't used to. It would be good if the team could reduce his snap count and his inline blocking responsibilities.
Julian Hill: I like the player. Had a good deal on his plate as a blocker last season and thrived. Has wisely leaned on Henry early in this offseason.
Eli Raridon: We haven’t yet seen him on the field, but you can’t miss his 6’6” frame. Definitely needs to get stronger. Not as thick as he’ll need to be. But gifted athletically.
CJ Dippre: Was one of the higher-paid UDFAs a year ago. Signed to the active roster in mid-November. Appeared in two games, both at the end of the season.
Tanner Arkin: Was the captain at Illinois in ‘24 and ‘25. Big kid at 6’4”, 262. Got the 4th most cash of the UDFAs (trailing only RB Myles Montgomery, CB Channing Canada and WR Kyle Dixon. Very definition of run-blocking TE and rarely a threat in passing game.
TACKLES
Will Campbell: This is a huge season for the 4th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Pre-knee injury, he was a middle-of-the-pack left tackle, which ain’t half bad. Post-injury, well, you know. Vrabel loves him, but Lomu looms.
Morgan Moses: Played all 21 games as the starting right tackle in 2025-26. That’s the first time he’s been able to do that since 2022. Allowed just 23 total pressures in the regular season. 35 years old.
Caleb Lomu: Does he need to get stronger? Yep. But he moves well, both from what I saw on tape and then during our one rookie mini-camp practice. Looks like a left tackle.
James Hudson: Has 19 starts over five seasons and two teams (Cleveland & NYG). No real financial commitment, so he’s in a dogfight for a job.
Marcus Bryant: Has the requisite length (6’7”, nearly 35-inch arm length) but, after being active early in his rookie season, was bypassed by Thayer Mumford Jr. With Pats doubling up on tackles in the ‘26 Draft, his spot is tenuous at best.
Dametrious Crownover: Gigantic human being (6’7”, 35 3/8 inch arm length, 10 inch hands). The knock is that he doesn’t love football.
Sebastian Gutierrez: Went to Minot State (do you know where that is? No googling!). Pats are his 6th team. Has appeared in two NFL games.
Lorenz Metz: Been kicking around the league since 2023. Three teams on his resume. Has never appeared in a regular-season game. He’s 6’9” and yet somehow played some guard collegiately at Cincinnati. Didn’t pick up football until he was 18.
INTERIOR OL
Alijah Vera-Tucker: Teammates are already raving about him and his quickness. The Jets felt the same way, but the injuries have made him unreliable (he missed 42 of 85 games). Has 16 career starts at left guard (where he’s lining up now), 20 at right, one at left tackle and six at right tackle. Has never played in a playoff game.
Mike Onwenu: Has no guaranteed money remaining on his deal, but will make $17.5 million in cash (counts for $25 mil against cap). Was the Patriots' best offensive lineman in the second half of the season.
Ben Brown: Is the Pats' top interior reserve, capable of playing both center and guard. Smart. Inked a two-year, $5 million extension last season (takes him through the 2027 season). Played trombone in his school band.
Jared Wilson: Had a rocky first season playing at left guard, albeit with flashes of those movement skills and power that made him highly-regarded coming out of Georgia as a one-year starter. Now, he’s moved back to center and is thrilled about it. Should give the interior more strength as he steps in for the traded Garrett Bradbury.
Caedan Wallace: Inactive for the first 12 games of the last year. Saw some special teams work in the last quarter of the season, but only 8 snaps on the offensive line (all vs. Jets in blowout). This has gotta be it. Show ‘em or be gone.
Andrew Rupcich: Attended Culver-Stockton, just like UDFA WR Kyle Dixon. Was the Titans’ version of Bubba Ventrone (remember him?), constantly shuffled from active roster to practice squad in 2023 and 2024. Has been active for 12 NFL games and had a couple of starts at RG for Tennessee.
Mehki Butler: Had a moment last spring/summer where he got some reps with the ones. That didn’t last and was released in early September. Later, re-signed to the team’s practice squad. Turned 25 last month.
Jacob Rizy: Began his career at Harvard (wicked smart) before transferring to Florida State, where he started seven games over two seasons at four different positions (all three interior spots and right tackle). Was named to the 2025 ACC All-Academic team
JonDarius Morgan: Started college career at South Carolina before transferring to UAB. Was the team’s starting right guard in his final year. UDFA signing got a 10K signing bonus and no salary (conversely, Rizy got $75,000 in salary and 10K to sign.