While the Patriots are welcoming many new players to the team during this weekend’s NFL draft, they also gave out a wish.
New England, with help from the NFL, let Make-A-Wish recipient and Massachusetts native Ben Lepper, who was diagnosed with leukemia in 2021, announce their second-round pick on Friday. Patriots defensive tackle Lawrence Guy set the moment up for Lepper.
“After battling and overcoming leukemia, I know this is going to be a piece of cake,” Guy said. “I want to thank the NFL and [Patriots owner] Robert Kraft for making Ben’s wish come true.”
And that’s when Lepper got to welcome the newest Patriot to New England, while also ribbing the crowd, too.