From the Alabama Crimson Tide to the William & Mary Tribe, 34 wide receivers were selected in the 2015 NFL draft, and by 25 different war rooms.
Bill Belichick’s was not among them.
But the New England Patriots, who ultimately filled out 11 cards, have circled back to the wideout prospects from that class over the years since. The latest acquisition came Saturday in an AFC East exchange.
DeVante Parker was the third player taken at the position in 2015. He is the fourth of the initial seven to be rostered by New England, and also the fifth from the draft’s initial three rounds to be.