FOXBORO, Mass. — An undrafted rookie has made the New England Patriots’ Week 1 roster in each of the last 18 seasons.
Brenden Schooler looks like a strong candidate to continue that streak.
A versatile, highly athletic Texas product, Schooler isn’t likely to contribute at his listed position of defensive back. But he projects as a potential special teams weapon for a Patriots team that needed to replenish its pool of kicking-game talent.
Since the spring, Schooler has worked closely with in practice with Matthew Slater and Cody Davis, two players who have carved out successful NFL careers by excelling in kick and punt coverage.