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Patriots 53-man roster projection: Rookie wide receiver provides tantalizing upside

Perry's 53-man roster projection: Can a Pats rookie WR make an impact? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

Now that the NFL draft is in the books, let's take a way-too-early look at the Patriots' 53-man roster.

How many rookies will make it? What does the receiver room look like? Will a rookie quarterback make the final cut? Exactly how many special-teams specialists will comprise the 53?

Let's find out...

Quarterback (2): Mac Jones, Bailey Zappe

Pretty self-explanatory here. The Patriots didn't invest a draft pick or real free-agent dollars at this spot.