The Patriots have started the post-draft process of adding to their roster. Here’s a list of players who have agreed to sign either tryout or undrafted free agent deals:
Offensive lineman Jack Conley: The 6-foot-7-inch, 325-pounder is a massive presence who started 12 games at right guard for Boston College last season. He finished his career tied for most games played (60) and consecutive games played (60) in program history.
Linebacker Cam Riley: The Florida State product played in all 12 games with one start against Charleston Southern last season. The 6-5, 237-pounder was fourth on the team with 47 tackles, and added 4 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 pass breakup, and 1 forced fumble.
Running back Lan Larison:This do-everything back put up impressive numbers last year for UC Davis, rushing for 1,465 yards and 17 touchdowns, and he had 847 receiving yards and six receiving scores. A 6-foot, 215-pounder, he’s the school record-holder for all-purpose yards (2,367) in a season, and was a Walter Payton Award Finalist.
Cornerback Brandon Crossley: A 5-10, 159-pounder out of SMU, Crossley put together an impressive career, one that included four picks in 2020. Last season, he appeared in all 14 games, and had seven pass breakups and one pick.
Safety Josh Minkins: A veteran defensive back out of Cincinnati, the 6-2, 200-pounder finished last season with 45 tackles, as well as a pair of interceptions and four pass breakups in 11 games.
Wide receiver Demeer Blankumsee: This 5-10, 185-pounder from Memphis had 40-plus catches the last three years, and finished a five-year college career (three years at Toledo and two at Memphis) with an impressive 155 catches for 2,255 yards and 17 touchdowns. (He also has some experience as a kick returner.)
Fullback/tight end Brock Lampe: This 6-1, 252-pound battering ram will have a chance to make the roster as a fullback. As a collegian, he played in 47 games and was a versatile, tough presence on offense for Northern Illinois. He had 18 receptions for 216 yards and a touchdown and 20 carries for 66 yards and two scores in his college career, and was also a contributor on special teams, adding 44 yards on kickoff returns and six tackles.
Quarterback Ben Wooldridge: Wooldridge started at Fresno State before transferring to Louisiana. The 6-3, 216-pounder finished with 4,769 passing yards, a 61 percent completion rate, 38 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. He added 461 rushing yards and five rushing TDs last season.
Offensive lineman Cole Birdow: This local product from Merrimack College is a 6-5, 315-pounder who has experience as an offensive tackle and defensive lineman.
Wide receiver Efton Chism III: This 5-11, 200-pounder put up eye-popping stats last season with Eastern Washington. He finished with 1,311 receiving yards and 120 catches, breaking the school record for receptions in a season.
Edge Elijah Ponder: A 6-2, 257-pounder out of Cal Poly, he had a combined 15½ sacks the last two seasons.
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