This is the seventh entry in our 2016 positional review series for the New England Patriots.
Defensive Line
Chandler Jones
Rob Ninkovich
Jabaal Sheard
Malcom Brown
Dominique Easley
Alan Branch
Sealver Siliga
Akiem Hicks
Grade: B+
The Patriots are deep, talented and young up front, and that was on full display throughout the entire 2015 season. They finished second in the NFL in sacks, and they were strong against the run, although it certainly helped having a healthy Dont’a Hightower behind them.