Back to the New England Patriots Newsfeed

Patriots rookie Sony Michel described his path to the NFL

Patriots standout rookie Sony Michel has come a long way in one year.

This time last year Michel was with the Georgia Bulldogs preparing for the Rose Bowl, which they later won 54-48 over the Oklahoma Sooners. This year, the running back is getting ready to wrap up his first season in the NFL.

“It’s been a little different,” Michel said last week during an event sponsored by Gillette at the Patriots’ home stadium. “As you know, college is a shorter season. Around this time, guys [are] on the break, most of my old teammates are back home chilling with family.