ESPN put together a list of one player from every team who was a surprise standout at minicamp. For the New England Patriots, that player was defensive end Keion White.
White generated positive buzz during the spring practices. Even Patriots coach Jerod Mayo admitted to being impressed with his development, as the second-year player looks to become an integral part of the defense.
White had a promising rookie year, recording 26 tackles, one sack, five quarterback hits and three tackles for a loss in 16 game appearances. ESPN’s Mike Reiss stated his case for White in the piece and highlighted a potentially increased role defensively.