The Patriots announced they have gotten six of nine draft selections under contract.
Fifth-round choice Ja’Whaun Bentley, sixth-round picks Christian Sam and Braxton Berrios and seventh-round selections Danny Etling, Keion Crossen and Ryan Izzo all signed their four-year deals.
The team also made official the signings of nine rookie free agents and the release of offensive lineman Tony Garcia.
Bentley played in 38 games over his four-year career at Purdue. The linebacker made 272 total tackles, one sack, two interceptions with one returned for a touchdown and seven passes defensed.