One of the major takeaways from the Patriots’ first preseason game was a dominant display from several rookie players. Jakobi Meyers, Chase Winovich, and N’Keal Harry all flashed potential at various points. Another name that drew attention was quarterback Jarrett Stidham.
The 23-year-old fourth round pick out of Auburn completed 14 of 24 passes for 179 yards and a touchdown.
Another TD for @jkbmyrs5!
This time from birthday boy, @Jarrett_Stidham.#NEvsDET | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/CLSciAqqIL
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 9, 2019
“[Stidham] was poised in the pocket and delivered accurate passes to his targets,” wrote Jim McBride of the Boston Globe.