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.