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Patriots rookies Duke Dawson, Ja'Whaun Bentley, and Christian Sam reveal their first impressions of life in the NFL

The NFL is one of the most competitive professional sports leagues in the world; one where the average career spans only approximately three seasons. And every year again, hundreds of drafted and undrafted players enter it. A total of 19 joined the New England Patriots in 2018: The team selected nine players during the draft and signed an additional 10 as rookie free agents (one of which has already been placed on the non-football injury list).

In order for them to successfully start life in the NFL, they need to be able to quickly adjust to their new environment.