FOXBORO — The New England Patriots are persevering with to work by means of their three-day rookie minicamp on the practice fields adjoining to Gillette Stadium. For the primary time this season, members of the media had been readily available to look at a slower-tempo apply with all the Patriots’ draft picks, undrafted free brokers and tryout gamers.
It wasn’t a excessive depth apply by any stretch of the creativeness, because the rookies had been in shorts and helmets. It will not be till a lot later in the summertime that the crew begins to ramp issues up.
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What stood out for the Patriots? Here’s a number of storylines to watch from rookie minicamp.
May 9, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots broad receiver Jha’Quan Jackson (4) and broad receiver Kyle Dixon (83) run drills throughout the New England Patriots rookie camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images
Attendance Not A Glaring Issue
The Patriots had 38 total people listed as rookies set to participate. Out of that group, solely one in all them wasn’t current. Third spherical tight finish Eli Raridon wasn’t noticed throughout the session, whereas second spherical edge rusher Gabe Jacas was current, however did not take part in crew drills.
Offensive Tackles Learning Their Place
Caleb Lomu spent his college days at Utah because the left sort out. Dametrious Crownover performed proper sort out for Texas A&M final season. They reprised these roles throughout rookie minicamp, as they had been the beginning tackles on their respective sides. Lomu didn’t apply on the fitting aspect.
May 9, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots rookie sort out Caleb Lomu (74) talks to a member of the teaching employees on the New England Patriots rookie camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images
It’s onerous to really choose offensive linemen off of non-padded practices, however the Patriots — who’ve stated Will Campbell is their beginning left sort out shifting ahead — are making ready for all attainable choices with their first spherical draft alternative.
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The lone quarterback taking part, the Texas Tech rookie had an excellent exhibiting. After coping with a number of accidents throughout his time in school, Morton informed reporters that this is the healthiest he’s felt since high school.
May 9, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Behren Morton (15) warms up throughout the New England Patriots rookie camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images
It confirmed, because the sixth rounder went an ideal 12-for-12 throughout passing drills, connecting with loads of totally different go catchers. One of the gamers he discovered typically was undrafted broad receiver Kyle Dixon out of Culver-Stockton. The NAIA prospect had 4 catches and was concerned early in passing drills.
James Madison UDFA Nick DeGennaro was the crew’s high X receiver, whereas North Texas UDFA Cameron Dorner frolicked within the slot. Georgetown’s Jimmy Kibble labored each inside and out of doors.
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Late-Round Rookie Leaves Early
The remaining decide of New England‘s draft class — BC edge rusher Quintayvious Hutchins — left early with an obvious damage. He spoke with head coach Mike Vrabel and head athletic coach Jim Whalen earlier than exiting the apply. It’s unclear right now what the damage was.
Before leaving, Hutchins acquired one-on-one teaching from Vrabel throughout a crew drill.
Introductory Fun Facts
May 9, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Karon Prunty (21) does a drill with broad receiver Cameron Dorner (88) throughout the New England Patriots rookie camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images
As a few of the drafted rookies entered for their post-practice media availabilities, they spoke with reporters a few private enjoyable reality about themselves. Some of them ranged from soccer (Morton stated he was a situational edge rusher for his father-coached crew in highschool, whereas cornerback Karon Prunty remarked how he was the youngest of six siblings).
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Linebacker Namdi Obiazor shared that this was the primary time he is ever been in New England.
What’s Next?
The Patriots might be again on the sector tomorrow for his or her remaining rookie minicamp apply, nevertheless it will not be in entrance of cameras and reporters.
This article was initially revealed on www.si.com/nfl/patriots/onsi as Patriots Rookie Minicamp Notebook: OTs Getting Situated, Crisp Passing Day.