While the New England Patriots invested nine picks during this year’s NFL draft, only four rookies are currently on the team’s active roster — and one of which is a free agency pickup. First-round running back Sony Michel is joined on the 53-man squad by three cornerbacks: second-round selection Duke Dawson, seventh-rounder Keion Crossen, and undrafted rookie signing J.C. Jackson.
With the exception of Dawson, who started the season on injured reserve and was only recently activated off the list, the rookies have seen considerable action so far on offense (Michel), defense (Jackson) and special teams (Crossen).