One of the few bright spots from New England’s season-opening loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Patriots running back Mike Gillislee scored three touchdowns in his first regular-season game with the team. Gillislee, who looked equally impressive in his preseason debut, was acquired during the offseason from the Buffalo Bills in an effort to replace rushing powerhouse LeGarrette Blount.
Here are five things to know about the 26-year-old:
1. He had somewhat of a meteoric rise in college.
Under the tutelage of head coach Urban Meyer, Gillislee’s first three seasons as a Florida Gator pale in comparison to his last.