The process of getting the 2021 draft class under contract has begun for the New England Patriots.
Former Colorado offensive tackle William Sherman and former Central Florida wide receiver Tre Nixon signed their four-year rookie deals on Tuesday, according to the NFL transaction wire.
Sherman, 21, arrived in the sixth round at No. 197 overall as the calendar turned to May. Nixon, 23, followed in the seventh round at No. 242 overall.
The 6-foot-4, 310-pound Sherman appeared in 30 games and made 27 starts at Colorado, earning honorable mention All-Pac 12 recognition as a redshirt freshman and second-team All-Pac 12 honors as a redshirt junior.