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Patriots stone-faced preseason star living up to legend of ice-cold intro

We’ve seen Keion White blowing past blockers and smacking quarterbacks. However, few on the New England Patriots have seen the promising rookie crack a smile.

Fortunately for the famously stone-faced pass rusher, smiles aren’t required to do your job in New England.

The second-round pick out of Georgia Tech was one of the biggest standouts of the Patriots’ preseason opener against the Houston Texans. The 290-pound defensive end was a regular sight in the Texans’ backfield. On the field, he’s looked like an impact player in the making.

Off the field, White has been praised as a professional -- albeit a tough one to get out of his shell.