Though the Patriots season ended in a disappointing loss in the NFL’s wild-card round, New England fans have plenty of reason to be hopeful for the future.
One of the big parts of the Patriots’ long-term optimism came from the 2021 rookie class, with two players in particular standing out.
Quarterback Mac Jones and defensive tackle Christian Barmore, both selected out of Alabama, excelled for New England in their debut NFL seasons. And as a result, both were voted onto the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA) All-Rookie Team.
Announced on Tuesday, the team includes Jones as its quarterback.