List of New England Patriots players facts for kids
The New England Patriots are a famous American football team. They started way back in 1960 as the Boston Patriots, playing in the American Football League. This page lists many of the awesome players who have been on the team's main roster during regular games or playoffs!
Contents
Meet the Patriots Players!
Here's a quick guide to what the colors in the tables mean:
| Player, All-Star Game or Pro Bowl | Award winner | Member of the New England Patriots Hall of Fame | Member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame |
Offensive Stars
Quarterbacks: The Team Leaders
Quarterbacks are super important players. They lead the offense and throw the ball. Here are some of the quarterbacks who have played for the Patriots:
| Former Quarterbacks | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Years played | Awards and honors |
| Don Allard | 1962 | |
| Jay Barker | 1995 | |
| Michael Bishop | 2000 | |
| Drew Bledsoe | 1993–2001 | Played in 4 Pro Bowl games (1994, 1996, 1997, 2002) Named All-Pro twice (1994, 1996) Won the AFC Championship twice (1996, 2001) Won Super Bowl XXXVI Joined the New England Patriots Hall of Fame (2011) |
| Bob Bleier | 1987 | |
| Tom Brady | 2000–2019 | 3-time NFL MVP (2007, 2010, 2017) Played in 15 Pro Bowls Named First-team All-Pro 3 times Won the AFC Championship 9 times Won 6 Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, LIII) 4-time Super Bowl MVP NFL All-Decade Team for the 2000s Patriots all-time leader in many passing stats |
| Jacoby Brissett | 2016–2017 | Won Super Bowl LI Won AFC Championship (2017) |
| Jeff Carlson | 1992 | |
| Matt Cassel | 2005–2008 | Played in the Pro Bowl (2010) Won AFC Championship (2007) |
| Matt Cavanaugh | 1978–1982 | Won 2 NFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (XIX, XXV) |
| Jim "King" Corcoran | 1968 | |
| Rohan Davey | 2002–2004 | Won 2 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (XXXVIII, XXXIX) |
| Tom Dimitroff | 1960 | |
| Brian Dowling | 1972–1973 | |
| Tony Eason | 1983–1989 | Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| Tom Flick | 1982 | |
| Doug Flutie | 1987–1989, 2005 |
Played in the Pro Bowl (1998) Named NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1998) |
| John Friesz | 1999–2000 | |
| Neil Graff | 1974–1975 | |
| Tom Greene | 1960 | |
| Steve Grogan | 1975–1990 | Joined the New England Patriots Hall of Fame (1995) Named to the 1994 Patriots 35th Anniversary Team Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| Matt Gutierrez | 2007–2009 | Won AFC Championship (2007) |
| Jimmy Garoppolo | 2014–2017 | Won 2 Super Bowls (XLIX, LI) Won 2 AFC Championships |
| Garrett Gilbert | 2014-2015 | Won AFC Championship (2014) Won Super Bowl XLIX |
| Kim Hammond | 1969-1970 | |
| Tom Hodson | 1990–1992 | |
| Brian Hoyer | 2009–2012, 2017–present | Won AFC Championship (2011, 2017) Won Super Bowl LI |
| Damon Huard | 2001–2003 | Won 2 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII) |
| John Huarte | 1966–1967 | |
| Mac Jones | 2021–2023 | Played in the Pro Bowl (2021) |
| Joe Kapp | 1970 | Played in the Pro Bowl (1969) |
| Mike Kerrigan | 1983–1984 | |
| Kliff Kingsbury | 2003 | Won AFC Championship (2003) Won Super Bowl XXXVIII |
| Ray Lucas | 1996–1997 | Won AFC Championship (1996) |
| Ryan Mallett | 2011-2013 | Won AFC Championship (2011) |
| Drake Maye | 2024–present | |
| Hugh Millen | 1991–1992 | |
| Jim Miller | 2004 | Won AFC Championship (2004) Won Super Bowl XXXIX |
| Jim Murphy | 1998 | |
| Cam Newton | 2020 | NFL MVP (2015) NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2015) NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (2011) Played in 3 Pro Bowls Named First-team All-Pro (2015) |
| Kevin O'Connell | 2008–2009 | |
| Tom Owen | 1976, 1978-1979, 1981 |
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| Babe Parilli | 1961–1967 | 3-time AFL All-Star AFL All-Star Game MVP (1966) AFL Comeback Player of the Year (1966) Joined the New England Patriots Hall of Fame (1993) |
| Todd Philcox | 1998 | |
| Jim Plunkett | 1971–1975 | UPI Rookie of the Year (1971) Won 2 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (XV, XVIII) Super Bowl MVP (XV) |
| Tom Ramsey | 1985–1988 | Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| Lee Saltz | 1992 | |
| Scott Secules | 1993 | |
| Tom Sherman | 1968–1969 | |
| Dick Shiner | 1973–1974 | |
| Butch Songin | 1960–1961 | |
| Jarrett Stidham | 2019–2021 | |
| Mike Taliaferro | 1968–1970 | AFL All-Star (1969) |
| Vinny Testaverde | 2006 | Played in 2 Pro Bowls Named All-Pro (1998) |
| Don Trull | 1967–1969 | |
| Jay Walker | 1994 | |
| Harvey White | 1960 | |
| Todd Whitten | 1987 | |
| Eddie Wilson | 1965 | Won AFL Championship (1962) |
| Marc Wilson | 1989–1990 | Won 2 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls |
| Tom Yewcic | 1961–1966 | Named to the Boston Patriots 1960s All-Decade Team |
| Scott Zolak | 1992–1998 | Won AFC Championship (1996) |
Running Backs: Powering the Run Game
Running backs carry the ball and try to gain yards. They are key to the team's running plays.
| Former Running Backs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Years played | Awards and honors |
| Rabih Abdullah | 2004 | Won AFC Championship (2004) Won Super Bowl XXXIX |
| George Adams | 1990–1991 | |
| Marvin Allen | 1988–1991 | |
| Terry Allen | 1999 | Played in the Pro Bowl (1996) Named Second-team All-Pro (1996) |
| Bobby Anderson | 1975 | |
| Josh Ashton | 1972–1974 | |
| Teddy Bailey | 1969 | |
| Kantroy Barber | 1996 | Won AFC Championship (1996) |
| Joe Bellino | 1965–1967 | |
| Frank Bianchini | 1987 | |
| Sid Blanks | 1969–1970 | AFL All-Star (1964) |
| Andre Bowden | 1994-1995 | |
| Ron Burton | 1960–1965 | |
| Marion Butts | 1994 | Played in 2 Pro Bowls |
| Keith Byars | 1996–1997 | Named All-Pro (1990) Played in the Pro Bowl (1993) Won AFC Championship (1996) |
| Don Calhoun | 1975–1981 | |
| Bob Cappadona | 1966–1967 | Patriots Rookie of the Year (1966) |
| Allen Carter | 1975–1976 | |
| Tony Carter | 1998–2000 | |
| Larry Centers | 2003 | Played in 3 Pro Bowls Named All-Pro (1996) Won AFC Championship (2003) Won Super Bowl XXXVIII |
| Dick Christy | 1960 | AFL All-Star (1962) |
| Allan Clark | 1979–1980 | |
| Mike Cloud | 2003, 2005 | Won AFC Championship (2003) Won Super Bowl XXXVIII |
| Cedric Cobbs | 2004 | Won AFC Championship (2004) Won Super Bowl XXXIX |
| Tony Collins | 1981–1987 | Played in the Pro Bowl (1983) Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| Larry Cowan | 1982 | |
| Jim Crawford | 1960–1964 | |
| Corey Croom | 1993–1995 | |
| Jake Crouthamel | 1960 | |
| Harry Crump | 1963 | |
| Derrick Cullors | 1997–1998 | |
| Sam Cunningham | 1973–1982 | Played in the Pro Bowl (1978) Patriots all-time rushing leader Joined the New England Patriots Hall of Fame (2010) |
| Elgin Davis | 1987–1988 | |
| Corey Dillon | 2004–2006 | Played in 4 Pro Bowls Won AFC Championship (2004) Won Super Bowl XXXIX |
| Doug Dressler | 1975 | |
| Reggie Dupard | 1986–1989 | |
| Marc Edwards | 2001–2002 | Won AFC Championship (2001) Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| Robert Edwards | 1998 | |
| Patrick Egu | 1989 | |
| Jerry Ellison | 1999 | |
| Heath Evans | 2005-2008 | Won AFC Championship (2007) Won Super Bowl XLIV |
| Kevin Faulk | 1999-2011 | Won 5 AFC Championships Won 3 Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX) Named to the New England Patriots All-2000s Team |
| Vagas Ferguson | 1980–1982 | |
| Chris Floyd | 1998–2000 | |
| Chuck Foreman | 1980 | Played in 5 Pro Bowls Named All-Pro 4 times NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1973) |
| Ike Forte | 1976–1977 | |
| R. C. Gamble | 1968–1969 | |
| Carl Garrett | 1969–1972 | AFL Rookie of the Year (1969) AFL All-Star (1969) |
| J. D. Garrett | 1964–1967 | |
| Larry Garron | 1960–1968 | 4-time AFL All-Star Named to the New England Patriots All-1960s Team |
| Sam Gash | 1992–1997 | Played in 2 Pro Bowls Named All-Pro 2 times Won Super Bowl XXXV Won 2 AFC Championships |
| Paul Gipson | 1973 | |
| Bob Gladieux | 1969–1970, 1971-1972 |
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| Noe Gonzalez | 1974 | |
| Rupert Grant | 1995-1996 | Won AFC Championship (1996) |
| David Green | 1995 | |
| BenJarvus Green-Ellis | 2008-2011 | Won AFC Championship (2011) |
| Marrio Grier | 1996–1997 | Won AFC Championship (1996) |
| Bruce Hansen | 1987 | |
| Damien Harris | 2019–present | |
| Raymont Harris | 2000 | |
| Greg Hawthorne | 1984–1986 | Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| Mack Herron | 1973–1975 | |
| Ivy Joe Hunter | 1991 | |
| Horace Ivory | 1977–1980 | |
| Craig James | 1984–1988 | Won AFC Championship (1985) Played in the Pro Bowl (1986) |
| Ed Jenkins | 1974 | |
| Andy Johnson | 1974–1981 | Named to the New England Patriots All-1970s Team |
| Ellis Johnson | 1965–1966 | |
| Jakob Johnson | 2019–present | |
| Joe Johnson | 1960-1961 | |
| Preston Johnson | 1968 | |
| Claude King | 1962 | |
| Anthony Landry | 1990 | |
| Bill Larson | 1960 | |
| Jamie Lawson | 1990 | |
| Odell Lawson | 1970–1971 | |
| Michael LeBlanc | 1987 | |
| Burnie Legette | 1993–1994 | |
| Bobby Leo | 1967–1968 | |
| Walt Livingston | 1960 | |
| Scott Lockwood | 1992–1993 | |
| Billy Lott | 1961–1963 | |
| Jack Maitland | 1971–1972 | Won Super Bowl V |
| Laurence Maroney | 2006-2009 | Won AFC Championship (2007) |
| Curtis Martin | 1995–1997 | Played in 5 Pro Bowls Named All-Pro 5 times NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1995) Won AFC Championship (1996) Joined the Pro Football Hall of Fame (2012) |
| Henry Matthews | 1972 | |
| James McAlister | 1978 | |
| Bob McCall | 1973 | |
| Fred McCrary | 2003 | Won AFC Championship (2003) Won Super Bowl XXXVIII |
| Chuck McSwain | 1987 | |
| Leon McQuay | 1975 | |
| Dave Meggett | 1995–1997 | Played in 2 Pro Bowls Named All-Pro 3 times Won Super Bowl XXV Won AFC Championship (1996) |
| Sony Michel | 2018-2020 | Won Super Bowl LIII |
| Alan Miller | 1960 | AFL All-Star (1961) |
| Garrett Mills | 2006 | |
| Jamie Morris | 1990 | |
| Sammy Morris | 2007-2011 | Won AFC Championship (2007) |
| Jim Nance | 1965–1971 | AFL MVP (1966) AFL All-Star (1966, 1967) Named to the New England Patriots All-1960s Team Joined the New England Patriots Hall of Fame (2009) |
| Tom Neumann | 1963 | |
| Don Overton | 1990 | |
| Patrick Pass | 2000-2006, 2009 | Won 3 AFC Championships Won 3 Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX) |
| Jeff Paulk | 2000 | |
| George Peoples | 1983 | |
| Bob Perryman | 1987–1990 | |
| Jess Phillips | 1976–1977 | |
| Ray Ratkowski | 1961 | |
| Eddie Ray | 1970 | |
| J. R. Redmond | 2000–2002 | Won AFC Championship (2001) Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| Bo Robinson | 1984 | |
| Leonard Russell | 1991–1993 | Offensive Rookie of the Year (1991) |
| Gerhard Schwedes | 1960–1961 | |
| Harold Shaw | 1999–2000 | |
| Sedrick Shaw | 1997–1998 | |
| Antowain Smith | 2001–2003 | Won 2 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII) |
| John Stephens | 1988–1992 | NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1988) Played in the Pro Bowl (1988) |
| John Tarver | 1972–1974 | |
| Mosi Tatupu | 1978–1990 | Named to the New England Patriots All-1970s Team Named to the New England Patriots All-1980s Team Played in the Pro Bowl (1986) Named All-Pro (1986) Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| Fred Taylor | 2009-2010 | Played in the Pro Bowl (2007) Named All-Pro (2007) |
| Greg Taylor | 1982 | |
| Blair Thomas | 1994 | |
| Gene Thomas | 1968 | |
| Leroy Thompson | 1994 | |
| Kevin Turner | 1992–1994 | |
| Shawn Turner | 1997-1998 | Won AFC East Division Championship |
| Mark van Eeghen | 1982–1983 | Won 2 Super Bowls (XI, XV) |
| Jon Vaughn | 1991–1992 | Led NFL in kickoff return average (1992) |
| Lamont Warren | 1999 | |
| Robert Weathers | 1982–1986 | Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| Claxton Welch | 1973 | Won Super Bowl VI |
| Billy Wells | 1960 | Played in the Pro Bowl (1954) |
| Mel West | 1961 | |
| Jon Williams | 1984 | |
| Walter Williams | 2001-2002 | Won AFC Championship (2001) Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| Joe Wilson | 1974 | |
| Antwoine Womack | 2002 | |
| George Wonsley | 1989 | |
| Carl Woods | 1987 | |
| Amos Zereoué | 2005 | |
Wide Receivers: Catching the Ball
Wide receivers are known for catching passes from the quarterback. They run fast and make amazing catches!
| Former Wide Receivers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Years played | Awards and honors |
| Sam Aiken | 2008-2009 | |
| Danny Amendola | 2013-2017 | Won 3 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (XLIX, LI) |
| Glenn Antrum | 1989 | |
| Aaron Bailey | 2000 | |
| Melvin Baker | 1975 | |
| Mike Benson | 1987 | |
| Morris Bradshaw | 1982 | |
| Deion Branch | 2002–2005, 2010-2012 | Won 2 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (XXXVIII, XXXIX) Super Bowl MVP (XXXIX) |
| Vincent Brisby | 1993–1999 | Won AFC Championship (1996) |
| Marlin Briscoe | 1976 | |
| Antonio Brown | 2019 | Named First-team All-Pro 4 times Played in 7 Pro Bowls Led NFL in receiving yards 2 times Won Super Bowl LV |
| Preston Brown | 1980, 1982 |
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| Troy Brown | 1993–2007 | Played in the Pro Bowl (2005) Won 5 AFC Championships Won 3 Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX) Patriots all-time leader in receptions |
| Hubie Bryant | 1971–1972 | |
| Matt Bumgardner | 2000 | |
| Steve Burks | 1975–1977 | |
| Reche Caldwell | 2006 | |
| Chris Calloway | 2000 | |
| Gino Cappelletti | 1960–1970 | 5-time AFL All-Star AFL MVP (1964) Joined the New England Patriots Hall of Fame (1992) AFL all-time leading scorer |
| Brian Carey | 1987 | |
| Rob Carpenter | 1991 | |
| Brandon Childress | 2005-2007 | Won AFC Championship (2007) |
| Wayne Coffey | 1987 | |
| Jim Colclough | 1960–1968 | AFL All-Star (1962) |
| Fred Coleman | 2001–2002 | Won AFC Championship (2001) Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| Pat Coleman | 1990 | |
| Austin Collie | 2013 | |
| Eric Crabtree | 1971 | |
| Ray Crittenden | 1993–1994 | |
| André Davis | 2005 | |
| Shockmain Davis | 2000 | |
| Tim Dwight | 2005 | |
| Hart Lee Dykes | 1989–1990 | |
| Julian Edelman | 2009–2020 | Won 3 Super Bowls (XLIX, LI, LIII) Super Bowl MVP (LIII) |
| Henry Ellard | 1998 | |
| Elbert Ellis | 1994 | |
| Bert Emanuel | 2001 | |
| Mike Farr | 1993 | |
| Jimmy Farris | 2001-2002 | Won AFC Championship (2001) Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| Ricky Feacher | 1976 | |
| Sean Foster | 1991 | |
| Charley Frazier | 1969–1970 | |
| Irving Fryar | 1984–1992 | Played in 5 Pro Bowls Named All-Pro 2 times Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| Doug Gabriel | 2006 | |
| Dennis Gadbois | 1987–1988 | |
| Jabar Gaffney | 2006-2008 | Won AFC Championship (2007) |
| Tony Gaiter | 1997, 2000 | |
| Ron Gardin | 1971 | |
| Joey Galloway | 2009 | |
| Chas Gessner | 2003 | Won AFC Championship (2003) Won Super Bowl XXXVIII |
| David Givens | 2002–2005 | Won 2 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (XXXVIII, XXXIX) |
| Terry Glenn | 1996–2001 | UPI Rookie of the Year (1996) Played in the Pro Bowl (2000) Won 2 AFC Championships Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| Josh Gordon | 2018-2019 | Named First-team All-Pro (2013) Played in the Pro Bowl (2013) Led NFL in receiving yards (2013) Won Super Bowl LIII |
| Art Graham | 1963–1968 | Named to the 1971 Patriots 10th Anniversary Team |
| Hason Graham | 1995–1996 | Won AFC Championship (1996) |
| Millard Hamilton | 1991 | |
| Tony Hamler | 2000 | |
| Ronnie Harris | 1993–1994 | |
| Steve Hawkins | 1994 | |
| Donald Hayes | 2002 | |
| Eddie Hinton | 1974 | |
| Chris Hogan | 2016-2018 | Won 3 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (LI, LIII) |
| Chad Jackson | 2006-2007 | Won AFC Championship (2007) |
| Curtis Jackson | 2000–2001 | Won AFC Championship (2001) Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| Harold Jackson | 1978–1981 1987 |
Played in 5 Pro Bowls Named All-Pro (1973) |
| Cedric James | 2004-2005 | |
| Ray Jarvis | 1979 | |
| Shawn Jefferson | 1996–1999 | Won AFC Championship (1996) |
| Dietrich Jells | 1996–1997 | Won AFC Championship (1996) |
| Ed Jenkins | 1974 | |
| Bethel Johnson | 2003–2005 | Won 2 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (XXXVIII, XXXIX) |
| Chad Johnson | 2011 | Played in 6 Pro Bowls Led NFL in receiving yards (2006) |
| Charles Johnson | 2001 | Won AFC Championship (2001) Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| Cedric Jones | 1982–1990 | Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| Kevin Kasper | 2004 | Won AFC Championship (2004) Won Super Bowl XXXIX |
| Kelvin Kight | 2006 | |
| Gayle Knief | 1970 | |
| Anthony Ladd | 1998 | |
| Bill Lafreniere | 1987 | |
| Kevin Lee | 1995 | |
| Larry Linne | 1987 | |
| Brandon Lloyd | 2012 | Played in the Pro Bowl (2010) Named All-Pro (2010) |
| Dane Looker | 2000 | |
| Aaron Marsh | 1968–1969 | |
| Al Marshall | 1974 | |
| Sammy Martin | 1988–1991 | |
| Reggie McGee | 1991 | |
| Greg McMurtry | 1990–1993 | |
| Will Moore | 1995–1996 | Won AFC Championship (1996) |
| Sean Morey | 1999 | |
| Stanley Morgan | 1977–1989 | Played in 4 Pro Bowls Named All-Pro 2 times Won AFC Championship (1985) Patriots all-time receiving yards leader Joined the New England Patriots Hall of Fame (2007) |
| Randy Moss | 2007-2010 | NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1998) Played in 7 Pro Bowls Named First-team All-Pro 4 times Won AFC Championship (2007) Holds NFL record for most TD receptions in one season (23) |
| Bill Murphy | 1968 | |
| Mike Murphy | 1991 | |
| Gunner Olszewski | 2019-2021 | Named All-Pro (2020) |
| David Patten | 2001–2004 | Won 2 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII) |
| Carlos Pennywell | 1978–1981 | |
| Clay Pickering | 1987 | |
| Bill Rademacher | 1969–1970 | |
| Tom Reynolds | 1972 | |
| Tom Richardson | 1969–1970 | |
| Reggie Rucker | 1971–1974 | |
| P. K. Sam | 2004 | Won AFC Championship (2004) Won Super Bowl XXXIX |
| Bill Schroeder | 1995 | |
| Steve Schubert | 1974 | |
| Ron Sellers | 1969–1971 | |
| Tony Simmons | 1998–2000 | |
| Matthew Slater | 2008–2023 | Played in 9 Pro Bowls Named First-team All-Pro 5 times |
| Torrance Small | 2001 | Won AFC Championship (2001) Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| Jonathan Smith | 2006 | |
| Al Snyder| 1964 | ||
| Donté Stallworth | 2007-2009, 2012 | Won AFC Championship (2007) |
| Walter Stanley | 1992 | |
| Stephen Starring | 1983–1987 | Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| Darryl Stingley | 1973–1977 | |
| J. J. Stokes | 2003 | Won AFC Championship (2003) Won Super Bowl XXXVIII |
| Eric Stolberg | 1971 | |
| Dan Stricker | 2003 | Won AFC Championship (2003) Won Super Bowl XXXVIII |
| Joe Sweet | 1974 | |
| Al Sykes | 1971 | |
| Gene Taylor | 1991 | |
| Kitrick Taylor | 1989 | |
| Michael Timpson | 1989–1994 | |
| Ken Toler | 1981–1982 | |
| Bake Turner | 1970 | |
| Randy Vataha | 1971–1976 | |
| Dedric Ward | 2003 | Won AFC Championship (2003) Won Super Bowl XXXVIII |
| Kelley Washington | 2007–2008 | |
| Clarence Weathers | 1983–1984 | |
| Wes Welker | 2007-2012 | Played in 5 Pro Bowls Named All-Pro 4 times Led NFL in receptions 3 times Won 3 AFC Championships Tied for longest reception in NFL history (99 yards) |
| Don Westbrook | 1977–1981 | |
| Derwin Williams | 1985–1987 | Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| Martinez Williams | 2000 | |
| Darryal Wilson | 1983 | |
| Elmo Wright | 1975 | |
Tight Ends: Versatile Players
Tight ends are unique because they can block like offensive linemen and catch passes like wide receivers.
| Former Tight Ends | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Years played | Awards and honors |
| Bob Adams | 1973–1974 | |
| Jack Atchason | 1960 | |
| Mike Bartrum | 1996–1999 | Won AFC Championship (1996) |
| Greg Baty | 1986–1987 | |
| Fred Baxter | 2002–2003 | Won AFC Championship (2003) Won Super Bowl XXXVIII |
| Tom Beer | 1970–1972 | |
| Joe Biscaha | 1960 | |
| Eric Bjornson | 2000 | |
| Kyle Brady | 2007 | Won AFC Championship (2007) |
| Barry Brown | 1969–1970 | |
| John Burke | 1994–1997 | Won AFC Championship (1996) |
| Al Chandler | 1976–1977, 1978 1979 |
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| Cameron Cleeland | 2002 | |
| Ben Coates | 1991–1999 | Played in 5 Pro Bowls Named First-team All-Pro 2 times Won Super Bowl XXXV Named to the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team Joined the New England Patriots Hall of Fame (2008) |
| Marv Cook | 1989–1993 | Played in 2 Pro Bowls |
| Alge Crumpler | 2010 | |
| Bill Dawson | 1965 | |
| Lin Dawson | 1981–1990 | Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| Chris Eitzmann | 2000 | |
| Christian Fauria | 2002–2005 | Won 2 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (XXXVIII, XXXIX) |
| Todd Frain | 1987 | |
| Russ Francis | 1975–1980, 1987-1988 |
Played in 3 Pro Bowls |
| Paul Francisco | 1994 | |
| Arnold Franklin | 1987 | |
| David Frisch | 1995 | |
| Chris Gannon | 1991-1992 | |
| Daniel Graham | 2002–2006 | Won 2 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (XXXVIII, XXXIX) |
| Jerry Green | 1960 | |
| Rich Griffith | 1993 | |
| Rob Gronkowski | 2010–2019 | Played in 3 Pro Bowls Named All-Pro 3 times Won AFC Championship (2011) Holds NFL record for most TD receptions by a tight end in a season (17) Won 2 Super Bowls (XLIX, LI) |
| Don Hasselbeck | 1977–1983 | |
| Aaron Hernandez | 2010-2012 | Played in the Pro Bowl (2011) |
| Ken Herock | 1969 | |
| Jabari Holloway | 2001 | Won AFC Championship (2001) Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| Joe Johnson | 1960–1961 | |
| Steve Johnson | 1988 | |
| Bill Kimber | 1961 | |
| Brian Kinchen | 2003 | Won AFC Championship (2003) Won Super Bowl XXXVIII |
| Oscar Lofton | 1960 | |
| Mike Long | 1960 | |
| Arther Love | 2001-2002 | Won AFC Championship (2001) Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| Sean McDermott | 2003 | Won AFC Championship (2003) Won Super Bowl XXXVIII |
| Roland Moss | 1971 | |
| Zeke Mowatt | 1990 | |
| Bobby Nichols | 1967–1968 | |
| Lovett Purnell | 1996–1998 | Won AFC Championship (1996) |
| Derrick Ramsey | 1983–1985 | Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| Marcellus Rivers | 2007 | |
| Tony Romeo | 1962–1967 | |
| Rod Rutledge | 1998–2001 | Won AFC Championship (2001) Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| Willie Scott | 1986–1988 | |
| Eric Sievers | 1989–1990 | |
| Stephen Spach | 2007–2008 | Won AFC Championship (2007) |
| Dave Stachelski | 2000 | |
| Thomas Stephens | 1960–1964 | |
| Rob Tardio | 2000 | |
| David Thomas | 2006–2008 | Won AFC Championship (2007) |
| Benjamin Watson | 2004-2009 | Won 2 AFC Championships Won Super Bowl XXXIX |
| Jed Weaver | 2004 | Won AFC Championship (2004) Won Super Bowl XXXIX |
| Jim Whalen | 1965–1969 | Named to the 1971 Patriots 10th Anniversary Team |
| Jermaine Wiggins | 2000–2001 | Won AFC Championship (2001) Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| Brian Williams | 1982 | |
| Martellus Bennett | 2016, 2017 | Won AFC Championship (2017) Won Super Bowl LI |
| Brooks Williams | 1983 | |
| Bob Windsor | 1972–1975 | |
| Tim Wright | 2014 | |
Defensive Heroes
Defensive Backs: Protecting the End Zone
Defensive backs are the last line of defense. They try to stop passes and tackles players who catch the ball.
| Former Defensive Backs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Years played | Awards and honors |
| Hakim Akbar | 2001 | Won AFC Championship (2001) Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| Chris Akins | 2003 | Won AFC Championship (2003) Won Super Bowl XXXVIII |
| Ralph Anderson | 1973 | |
| Willie Andrews | 2006-2007 | Won AFC Championship (2007) |
| Ricky Atkinson | 1987 | |
| Rashad Baker | 2006-2007 | |
| Harlon Barnett | 1993-1994 | |
| Walter Beach | 1960–1961 | |
| Doug Beaudoin | 1976–1979 | |
| Randy Beverly | 1970–1971 | |
| Terry Billups | 1999 | |
| Joe Blahak | 1976 | |
| Ron Bolton | 1972–1975 | |
| Jim Bowman | 1985–1989 | Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| Corwin Brown | 1993–1996 | Won AFC Championship (1996) |
| Roger Brown | 1992 | |
| Sidney Brown | 1978 | |
| Fred Bruney | 1960–1962 | |
| Terrell Buckley | 2001–2002 | Won AFC Championship (2001) Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| Malcolm Butler | 2014–2017 | Won 2 Super Bowls (XLIX, LI) Played in the Pro Bowl (2015) Named Second-team All-Pro (2016) |
| Eddie Cade | 1995 | |
| Chris Canty | 1997–1998 | |
| Chris Carter | 1997–2000 | |
| Larry Carwell | 1969–1972 | |
| John Charles | 1967–1969 | |
| Je'Rod Cherry | 2001–2004 | Won 2 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII) |
| Phil Clark | 1971 | |
| Rico Clark | 1999 | |
| Willie Clay | 1996–1998 | Won AFC Championship (1996) |
| Raymond Clayborn | 1977–1989 | Played in 3 Pro Bowls Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| Dave Cloutier | 1964 | |
| Duffy Cobbs | 1987 | |
| Eric Coleman | 1989–1990 | |
| Harry Colon | 1991 | |
| Dick Conn | 1975-1978 | |
| Jay Cunningham | 1965–1967 | |
| Bill Currier | 1980 | |
| Paul Dombroski | 1981-1984 | |
| Kevin Donnalley | 1981 | |
| Ras-I Dowling | 2011-2012 | |
| Sandy Durko | 1973-1974 | |
| Howard Feggins | 1989 | |
| Dick Felt | 1962–1966 | Played in the AFL All-Star game (1962) |
| Tim Fox | 1976-1981 | Played in the Pro Bowl (1980) Named to the New England Patriots All-1970s Team |
| Arturo Freeman | 2005 | |
| Ron Gardin | 1971 | |
| Randall Gay | 2004-2007 | Won 2 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (XXXIX, XLIV) |
| Tony George | 1999-2000 | |
| Willie Germany | 1976 | |
| Ernest Gibson | 1984-1988 | Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| Cory Gilliard | 2000 | |
| Stephon Gilmore | 2017–present | Played in 3 Pro Bowls Named First-team All-Pro 2 times NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2019) Won Super Bowl LIII |
| Tim Gordon | 1991–1992 | |
| White Graves | 1965–1967 | |
| Victor Green | 2002 | |
| Myron Guyton | 1994-1995 | Won Super Bowl XXV |
| Ron Hall | 1961–1967 | AFL All-Star (1963) |
| Antwan Harris | 2000–2004 | Won 2 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII) |
| Rickie Harris | 1971–1972 | |
| Rodney Harrison | 2003-2008 | Played in 2 Pro Bowls Named All-Pro 4 times Won 3 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (XXXVIII, XXXIX) Joined the New England Patriots All-2000s Team |
| Lawrence Hatch | 1993 | |
| Tim Hauck | 1990 | |
| Artrell Hawkins | 2005-2006 | |
| Chris Hayes | 2002 | |
| Mike Haynes | 1976-1982 | Played in 9 Pro Bowls NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (1976) Joined the New England Patriots Hall of Fame (1994) Joined the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1997) |
| Jerome Henderson | 1991-1993, 1996 | Won AFC Championship (1996) |
| David Hendley | 1987 | |
| Tom Hennessey | 1965–1966 | Patriots Rookie of the Year (1965) |
| Ray Hill | 2001 | Won AFC Championship (2001) Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| Jimmy Hitchcock | 1995-1997, 2002 | Won AFC Championship (1996) |
| Ellis Hobbs | 2005-2008 | Won AFC Championship (2007) |
| George Hoey | 1972–1973 | |
| Darryl Holmes | 1987-1989 | |
| Bob Howard | 1975-1977 | |
| Maurice Hurst | 1989-1995 | Named to the New England Patriots All-1990s Team |
| Brian Hutson | 1990 | |
| Steve Israel | 1997–1999 | |
| Corey Ivy | 1999 | |
| Eddie Jackson | 2007 | |
| Honor Jackson | 1972–1973 | |
| Roland James | 1980–1990 | Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| Tom Janik | 1969–1971 | |
| Billy Johnson | 1966–1968 | |
| Daryl Johnson | 1968–1970 | Named to the 1971 Patriots 10th Anniversary Team |
| Tebucky Jones | 1998–2002, 2006 | Won AFC Championship (2001) Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| Durwood Keeton | 1975 | |
| Ben Kelly | 2001–2002 | Won AFC Championship (2001) Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| David Key | 1991 | |
| Dion Lambert | 1992-1993 | |
| Antonio Langham | 2000 | |
| Ty Law | 1995–2004 | Played in 5 Pro Bowls Named All-Pro 2 times Won 4 AFC Championships Won 3 Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX) Joined the Pro Football Hall of Fame (2014) |
| Keith Lee | 1981-1984 | |
| Vernon Lewis | 1993-1996 | Won AFC Championship (1996) |
| Ronnie Lippett | 1983-1988 1990-1991 |
Won AFC Championship (1985) Named to the New England Patriots All-1980s Team |
| Steve Lofton | 1997-1998 | |
| Omare Lowe | 2004 | Won AFC Championship (2004) Won Super Bowl XXXIX |
| Irvin Mallory | 1971 | |
| Kelly Malveaux | 2000 | |
| Fred Marion | 1982-1991 | Played in the Pro Bowl (1985) Named All-Pro (1985) Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| Don Martin | 1973 | |
| Dave Mason | 1973 | |
| Jim Massey | 1974-1975 | |
| Shawn Mayer | 2003–2004 | Won 2 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (XXXVIII, XXXIX) |
| Devin McCourty | 2010–present | Played in 2 Pro Bowls Won 3 Super Bowls (XLIX, LI, LIII) Named Second-team All-Pro 3 times |
| Jason Mccourty | 2018–present | Won Super Bowl LIII |
| Prentice McCray | 1974–1980 | |
| Dave McCurry | 1974 | |
| Mike McGruder | 1996–1997 | |
| Art McMahon | 1968–1972 | |
| Rod McSwain | 1984–1990 | Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| Brandon Meriweather | 2007-2010 | Won AFC Championship (2007) Played in 2 Pro Bowls |
| Ray Mickens | 2006 | |
| Jack Mildren | 1974 | |
| Lawyer Milloy | 1996–2002 | Played in 4 Pro Bowls Named All-Pro 3 times Won Super Bowl XXXVI Won 2 AFC Championships |
| Leroy Mitchell | 1967–1968 | AFL All-Star (1968) |
| Mel Mitchell | 2006-2007 | |
| Earthwind Moreland | 2004 | Won AFC Championship (2004) Won Super Bowl XXXIX |
| Aric Morris | 2003 | Won AFC Championship (2003) Won Super Bowl XXXVIII |
| Leonard Myers | 2001-2003 | Won 2 AFC Championships Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| Ross O'Hanley | 1960-1965 | |
| John Outlaw | 1969–1972 | |
| Joe Peterson | 1987 | |
| David Pool | 1991-1992 | |
| Tyrone Poole | 2003-2005 | Won 2 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (XXXVIII, XXXIX) |
| Ken Pope | 1974 | |
| Willie Porter | 1968 | |
| Hank Poteat | 2004-2006 | Won AFC Championship (2004) Won Super Bowl XXXIX |
| Gene Profit | 1986-1988 | |
| Dwayne Provo | 1997 | |
| Perry Pruett | 1971 | |
| Vic Purvis | 1966–1967 | |
| Terry Ray | 1993-1996 | Won AFC Championship (1996) |
| Dexter Reid | 2004 | Won 2 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (XXXIX, XLI) |
| Ricky Reynolds | 1994-1996 | Won AFC Championship (1996) |
| Rodney Rice | 1989 | |
| Mike Richardson | 2007-2008 | Won AFC Championship (2007) |
| Rodney Rideau | 2000 | |
| Junior Robinson | 1990 | |
| Al Romine | 1961 | |
| Asante Samuel | 2003-2007 | Played in 4 Pro Bowls Named All-Pro 3 times Won 3 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (XXXVIII, XXXIX) |
| Deac Sanders | 1974-1976 | |
| James Sanders | 2005-2010 | Won AFC Championship (2007) |
| Rick Sanford | 1979-1984 | |
| Jon Sawyer | 1987 | |
| Chad Scott | 2005-2006 | |
| Clarence Scott | 1969–1972 | |
| Guss Scott | 2004-2005, 2006 | Won AFC Championship (2004) Won Super Bowl XXXIX |
| Kato Serwanga | 1998–2000 | |
| Terrance Shaw | 2001 | Won AFC Championship (2001) Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| Ron Shegog | 1987 | |
| Chuck Shonta | 1960–1967 | AFL All-Star (1966) |
| Otis Smith | 1996, 2000–2002 | Won 2 AFC Championships Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| Ricky Smith | 1982–1984 | |
| Rod Smith | 1992–1994 | |
| Robert Soltis | 1960–1961 | |
| Antwain Spann | 2006-2008 | Won AFC Championship (2007) |
| Duane Starks | 2005 | |
| Matt Stevens | 2000–2001 | Won AFC Championship (2001) Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| Michael Stone | 2005 | |
| Bob Suci | 1963 | |
| Reyna Thompson | 1993 | |
| Bobby Towns | 1961 | |
| Erroll Tucker | 1989 | |
| Raymond Ventrone | 2007 | Won AFC Championship (2007) |
| Clyde Washington | 1960–1961 | |
| Mark Washington | 1979 | Won 2 Super Bowls (VI, XII) |
| Mickey Washington | 1990-1991 | |
| Don Webb | 1961–1971 | AFL All-Star (1969) |
| Larry Whigham | 1994–2000 | Played in 3 Pro Bowls Won AFC Championship (1996) |
| Adrian White | 1993 | |
| Brock Williams | 2001–2002 | Won AFC Championship (2001) Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| Gemara Williams | 2006-2008 | Won AFC Championship (2007) |
| Darrell Wilson | 1981 | |
| Eugene Wilson | 2003-2007 | Won 3 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (XXXVIII, XXXIX) |
| Mike Woods | 2000 | |
| Darryl Wren | 1993–1994 | |
| Carlos Yancy | 1995 | |
| Tony Zackery | 1990–1991 | |
Linebackers: Tackling Machines
Linebackers are often in the middle of the action. They stop runs, rush the quarterback, and cover receivers.
| Former Linebackers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Years played | Awards and honors |
| Bobby Abrams | 1995 | |
| Ron Acks | 1972-1973 | |
| Tommy Addison | 1960-1967 | |
| Eric Alexander | 2004-2009 | Won 2 AFC Championships Won Super Bowl XXXIX |
| Rogers Alexander | 1987 | |
| Kole Ayi | 2001 | Won AFC Championship (2001) Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| Mike Ballou | 1970 | |
| Tully Banta-Cain | 2003-2006, 2009-2010 | Won 2 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (XXXVIII, XXXIX) |
| Pete Barnes | 1976-1977 | |
| Rodrigo Barnes | 1974-1975 | |
| David Bavaro | 1993-1994 | |
| Monty Beisel | 2005 | |
| Phil Bennett | 1960 | |
| Thomas Benson | 1988 | |
| Mel Black | 1986-1987 | |
| Don Blackmon | 1981-1987 | Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| Dick Blanchard | 1972 | |
| John Bramlett | 1969-1970 | |
| Barry Brown | 1969-1970 | |
| Bill Brown | 1960 | |
| Chad Brown | 2005, 2007 | Played in 3 Pro Bowls Named All-Pro 2 times |
| Monty Brown | 1996 | Won AFC Championship (1996) |
| Vincent Brown | 1988-1995 | Named All-Pro 3 times |
| Tedy Bruschi | 1996–2008 | Played in the Pro Bowl (2004) Named Second-team All-Pro (2004) Won 3 Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX) Won 5 AFC Championships Named NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2005) Joined the New England Patriots Hall of Fame (2013) |
| Nick Buoniconti | 1962-1968 | 6-time AFL All-Star Named First-team All-AFL 5 times Won 2 Super Bowls (VII, VIII) Joined the New England Patriots Hall of Fame (1992) |
| Kent Carter | 1974 | |
| Jason Carthen | 1993-1994 | |
| Chad Cascadden | 2000 | |
| Al Catanho | 1995 | |
| Edgar Chandler | 1973 | |
| Matt Chatham | 2000–2005 | Won 3 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX) |
| Jim Cheyunski | 1968-1972 | |
| Ralph Cindrich | 1972 | |
| Ryan Claridge | 2005 | |
| Gail Clark | 1974 | |
| Dennis Coleman | 1971 | |
| Todd Collins | 1992-1998 | Won AFC Championship (1996) Won Super Bowl XXXIV |
| Rosevelt Colvin | 2003-2007, 2008 | Won 3 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (XXXVIII, XXXIX) |
| Terrence Cooks | 1989 | |
| Rico Corsetti | 1987 | |
| Ray Costict | 1977-1979 | |
| Dana Cottrell | 1998 | |
| Bryan Cox | 2001 | Played in 3 Pro Bowls Named All-Pro 3 times Won AFC Championship (2001) Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| Vernon Crawford | 1997-1999 | |
| Antico Dalton | 2000 | |
| Don Davis | 2003-2006 | Won 2 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (XXXVIII, XXXIX) |
| Maury Damkroger | 1974-1975 | |
| Steve DeOssie | 1994-1995 | |
| Steve Doig | 1986-1987 | |
| Mike Dukes | 1964-1965 | |
| Randy Edmunds | 1971 | |
| John Eskridge | 2000 | |
| Lonnie Farmer | 1964-1966 | |
| Will Foster | 1973-1974 | |
| Jim Fraser | 1966 | |
| Bob Geddes | 1973-1975 | |
| John Gillen | 1983 | |
| Tim Golden | 1982-1984 | |
| Bob Golic | 1979–1981 | Played in 3 Pro Bowls Named All-Pro 2 times |
| Richard Harvey | 1990–1991 | |
| Mike Hawkins | 1978–1981 | |
| Dont'a Hightower | 2012–present | Won 3 Super Bowls (XLIX, LI, LIII) |
| Rob Holmberg | 2000–2001 | |
| David Howard | 1991–1992 | |
| Sam Hunt | 1974–1979 | |
| Ray Ilg | 1967-1968 | |
| Brian Ingram | 1982-1985 | Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| Larry Izzo | 2001-2008 | Played in 3 Pro Bowls Named All-Pro 3 times Won 4 AFC Championships Won 3 Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX) |
| Harry Jacobs | 1960-1962 | 2-time AFL All-Star |
| Ilia Jarostchuk | 1990-1991 | |
| Olrick Johnson | 2000 | |
| Ted Johnson | 1995–2004 | Won 3 Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX) Won 4 AFC Championships |
| Tim Jordan | 1987-1989 | |
| Olrick Johnson | 2000 | |
| Ron Kadziel | 1972 | |
| Andy Katzenmoyer | 1999–2001 | Won AFC Championship (2001) Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| Dan Kecman | 1970 | |
| Steve Kiner | 1971 1973 |
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| Steve King | 1973-1981 | Named to the New England Patriots All-1970s Team |
| Ed Koontz | 1968 | |
| Jeff Kopp | 1999 | |
| Merv Krakau | 1978 | |
| Justin Kurpeikis | 2004-2005 | Won AFC Championship (2004) Won Super Bowl XXXIX |
| Eugene Lockhart | 1991–1992 | Named All-Pro (1989) |
| Rommie Loudd | 1961–1962 | |
| Orlando Lowry | 1989 | |
| Bill Matthews | 1979-1981 | |
| Jerod Mayo | 2008–2016 | Played in 2 Pro Bowls Named All-Pro (2010) Led NFL in combined tackles (2010) NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (2008) |
| Corey Mays | 2006–2007 | |
| Jerry McCabe | 1987 | |
| Willie McGinest | 1994–2005 | Played in 2 Pro Bowls Won 4 AFC Championships Won 3 Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX) Holds NFL record for most sacks in the postseason (16) Joined the New England Patriots Hall of Fame (2015) |
| Rob McGovern | 1992 | |
| Larry McGrew | 1980-1989 | Won AFC Championship (1985) Won Super Bowl XXV |
| Joe McHale | 1987 | |
| Don McKinnon | 1963-1964 | |
| Marc Megna | 1999, 2000 | |
| Ed Meixler | 1965 | |
| Greg Moore | 1987 | |
| Marty Moore | 1994-1999, 2001 | Won 2 AFC Championships Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| John Munch | 2000 | |
| Eric Naposki | 1988-1989 | |
| Steve Nelson | 1974-1987 | Played in 3 Pro Bowls Named 1st Team All-Pro (1980) Joined the New England Patriots Hall of Fame (1993) Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| Tony Ortiz | 2000 | |
| Lonie Paxton | 2000-2008 | Won 3 AFC Championships Won 3 Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX) |
| Roman Phifer | 2001-2004 | Won 3 AFC Championships Won 3 Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX) |
| Ed Philpott | 1967-1971 | Named to the New England Patriots 10th Anniversary Team |
| Kenny Price | 1971 | |
| Johnny Rembert | 1983-1992 | Played in 2 Pro Bowls Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| Ed Reynolds | 1983-1991 | Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| Frank Robotti | 1960 | |
| Jim Romaniszyn | 1976 | |
| Jack Rudolph | 1960-1965 | |
| Bernard Russ | 1997-1998 | |
| Dwayne Sabb | 1992-1996 | Won AFC Championship (1996) |
| Frank Sacco | 1987 | |
| Doug Satcher | 1966-1968 | |
| Bruce Scholtz | 1989 | |
| Marty Schottenheimer | 1969-1970 | |
| Junior Seau | 2006-2008 | Played in 12 Pro Bowls Named First-team All-Pro 8 times NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1992) Won 2 AFC Championships Joined the Pro Football Hall of Fame (2015) |
| Rod Shoate | 1975–1981 | |
| Chris Singleton | 1990–1993 | |
| Chris Slade | 1993–2000 | Won AFC Championship (1996) Played in the Pro Bowl (1997) |
| Greg Spires | 1998–2000 | |
| Brian Stenger | 1973 | |
| Shawn Stuckey | 1998–1999 | |
| John Tanner | 1973-1974 | |
| Richard Tardits | 1990–1992 | |
| Adalius Thomas | 2007–2009 | Played in 2 Pro Bowls Named First-team All-Pro 2 times Won 2 AFC Championships Won Super Bowl XXXV |
| Donnie Thomas | 1976 | |
| Andre Tippett | 1982-1993 | Played in 5 Pro Bowls Named First-team All-Pro 2 times Named to the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team Joined the New England Patriots Hall of Fame (1999) Joined the Pro Football Hall of Fame (2008) Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| Casey Tisdale | 2000 | |
| Maugaula Tuitele | 2000–2002 | Won AFC Championship (2001) Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| T. J. Turner | 2001 | Won AFC Championship (2001) Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| Mike Vrabel | 2001-2008 | Played in the Pro Bowl (2007) Named First-team All-Pro (2007) Won 4 AFC Championships Won 3 Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX) |
| David Ward | 1989 | |
| George Webster | 1974-1976 | Played in 3 Pro Bowls AFL Rookie of the Year (1967) |
| Ed Weisacosky | 1971-1972 | |
| Clayton Weishuhn | 1982-1986 | Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| David White | 1993 | |
| Fred Whittingham | 1970 | |
| Ed Williams | 1984-1990 | Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| J. R. Williamson | 1968–1970 | |
| Pierre Woods | 2006–2010 | Won AFC Championship (2007) |
| Steve Zabel | 1975–1978 | |
| John Zamberlin | 1979–1982 | |
Defensive Ends: Rushing the Passer
Defensive ends try to get to the quarterback and stop running plays. They are often very fast and strong.
| Former Defensive Ends | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Years played | Awards and honors |
| Julius Adams | 1971-1985 1987 |
Played in the Pro Bowl (1980) Won AFC Championship (1985) Named to the New England Patriots All-1970s Team Named to the New England Patriots All-1980s Team |
| Ray Agnew | 1990-1994 | |
| Bill Atessis | 1971 | |
| Rodney Bailey | 2004 | Won AFC Championship (2004) Won Super Bowl XXXIX |
| Troy Barnett | 1994-1996 | Won AFC Championship (1996) |
| Ron Berger | 1969-1972 | |
| Greg Boyd | 1976-1979 | |
| Dave Browning | 1983 | Won AFC Championship (1980) Won Super Bowl XV |
| Mark Buben | 1979-1981 | |
| Dennis Byrd | 1968 | |
| Johnny Cagle | 1969-1970 | |
| Whit Canale | 1968 | |
| Andre Carter | 2011 | Played in the Pro Bowl (2011) |
| Bill Danenhauer | 1960 | |
| Stevan Clark | 1981-1982 | |
| Ferric Collons | 1995-1999 | Won AFC Championship (1996) |
| Smiley Creswell | 1985 | Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| George Crump | 1982-1983 | |
| Bob Dee | 1960-1967 | 4-time AFL All-star Joined the New England Patriots Hall of Fame (1993) |
| Nate Dorsey | 1973 | |
| Larry Eisenhauer | 1961-1969 | |
| Tom Fussell | 1967 | |
| Chris Gannon | 1990 | |
| Jarvis Green | 2002-2009 | Won 3 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (XXXVIII, XXXIX) |
| Reggie Grimes | 2000 | |
| Bobby Hamilton | 2000–2003 | Won 2 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII) |
| Craig Hanneman | 1974-1975 | |
| Marshall Harris | 1983 | |
| Marquise Hill | 2004-2006 | Won AFC Championship (2004) Won Super Bowl XXXIX |
| Marion Hobby | 1990-1992 | |
| Milford Hodge | 1986-1989 | |
| Sean Holcolmb | 1995 | |
| Bryan Hooks | 1993 | |
| Martin Imhof | 1975 | |
| Gary Jeter | 1989 | |
| Aaron Jones | 1993-1995 | |
| Mike Jones | 1994-1997 | Won AFC Championship (1996) |
| Bill Kimber | 1961 | |
| Ike Lassiter | 1970-1971 | |
| John Lee | 1981 | |
| Rick Lyle | 2002-2003 | Won AFC Championship (2003) Won Super Bowl XXXVIII |
| Jeff Marriott | 2000 | |
| Art May | 1971 | |
| Doug McDougald | 1980 | |
| Tony McGee | 1974–1981 | |
| Brandon Mitchell | 1997–2001 | Won AFC Championship (2001) Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| Leroy Moore | 1961 | |
| David Nugent | 2000–2001 | Won AFC Championship (2001) Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| Mike Pitts | 1993-1994 | |
| Anthony Pleasant | 2001–2003 | Won 2 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII) |
| Ben Reed | 1987 | |
| Al Richardson | 1960 | |
| Tim Roberts | 1995 | |
| Doug Rogers | 1983–1984 | |
| Jace Sayler | 2001–2002 | Won AFC Championship (2001) Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| Walker Scott | 1996 | Won AFC Championship (1996) |
| Richard Seymour | 2001-2008 | Played in 7 Pro Bowls Named All-Pro 3 times Won 4 AFC Championships Won 3 Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX) Named to the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team |
| Kenneth Sims | 1982-1989 | Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| Donnell Smith | 1973-1974 | |
| Sean Smith | 1990–1991 | |
| Ron Spears | 1982-1983 | |
| Greg Spires | 1998–2000 | |
| Chris Sullivan | 1996–1999, 2001-2002 | Won 2 AFC Championships Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| Garin Veris | 1985–1991 | Won AFC Championship (1985) Named to the New England Patriots All-1980s Team |
| Ty Warren | 2003-2010 | Named All-Pro (2007) Won 3 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (XXXVIII, XXXIX) |
| John Washington | 1993 | |
| Jim White | 1972 | |
| Steve Wilburn | 1987 | |
| Brent Williams | 1986–1993 | Named to the New England Patriots All-1990s Team |
| Dennis Wirgowski | 1970–1972 | |
| Deatrich Wise Jr. | 2017–present | |
| Mel Witt | 1967-1970 | |
| Mike Wright | 2005–2011 | Won 2 AFC Championships |
Defensive Tackles: Stopping the Run
Defensive tackles are big, strong players who try to stop the other team's running plays right in the middle of the field.
| Former Defensive Tackles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Years played | Awards and honors |
| Maurice Anderson | 2000 | |
| Houston Antwine | 1961-1971 | 6-time AFL All-Star Named to the AFL All-Time Team Joined the New England Patriots Hall of Fame (2015) |
| Richard Bishop | 1976-1981 | |
| Carl Bradley | 2000 | |
| Adam Butler | 2017–present | |
| Rick Cash | 1972-1973 | |
| Al Crow | 1960 | |
| Pete Cusick | 1975 | |
| Fred DeRiggi | 1990 | |
| Chad Eaton | 1996–2000 | Won AFC Championship (1996) |
| Tim Edwards | 1992 | |
| Tim Goad | 1988-1994 | |
| John Guzik | 1987 | |
| Ray Hamilton | 1973–1981 | Named to the New England Patriots All-1970s Team |
| Karl Henke | 1969 | |
| Luther Henson | 1982–1984 | |
| Ernie Holmes | 1978 | Won 2 Super Bowls (IX, X) |
| Bernard Holsey | 2002 | |
| Bill Hudson | 1963 | |
| Jim Lee Hunt | 1960-1970 | 4-time AFL All-Star Joined the New England Patriots Hall of Fame (1993) |
| Ray Jacobs | 1969 | |
| Harry Jagielski | 1960-1961 | |
| Garrett Johnson | 2000 | |
| Mario Johnson | 1993 | |
| Olrick Johnson | 2000 | |
| Ethan Kelley | 2004 | Won AFC Championship (2004) Won Super Bowl XXXIX |
| Ed Khayat | 1966 | |
| Dan Klecko | 2003-2005 | Won 2 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (XXXVIII, XXXIX) |
| Bob Kuberski | 1999 | |
| Paul Lindquist | 1961 | |
| Mel Lunsford | 1973-1980 | |
| Dino Mangerio | 1987 | |
| John Mangum | 1966-1967 | |
| Steve Martin | 2002 | |
| Steve McMichael | 1980 | Played in 2 Pro Bowls Won Super Bowl XX |
| Emanuel McNeil | 1989 | |
| Rex Mirich | 1970 | |
| Art Moore | 1973-1977 | |
| Rashad Moore | 2007 | Won AFC Championship (2007) |
| Chuck Osborne | 2000 | |
| Dennis Owens | 1982-1986 | Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| Riddick Parker | 2001 | Won AFC Championship (2001) Won Super Bowl XXXVI |
| Jerry Patton | 1975 | |
| Tom Porell | 1987 | |
| George Pyne | 1965 | |
| Leonta Rheams | 1998 | |
| Jess Richardson | 1962-1964 | |
| Dave Rowe | 1971-1973 | |
| Mike Ruth | 1986-1987 | |
| Pio Sagapolutele | 1996 | Won AFC Championship (1996) |
| Noel Scarlett | 2000 | |
| Peter Shorts | 1989 | |
| Fred Smerlas | 1991-1992 | Played in 5 Pro Bowls |
| Le Kevin Smith | 2006-2008 | Won AFC Championship (2007) |
| Buster Stanley | 1994 | |
| Johnathan Sullivan | 2006 | |
| Henry Thomas | 1997–2000 | |
| Santonio Thomas | 2007 | |
| Ed Toner | 1967-1969 1969 |
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| Keith Traylor | 2004 | Won 3 Super Bowls (XXXII, XXXIII, XXXIX) |
| Bruce Walker | 1994-1995 | |
| Ted Washington | 2003 | Played in 4 Pro Bowls Named All-Pro 3 times Won AFC Championship (2003) Won Super Bowl XXXVIII |
| Mark Wheeler | 1996-1998 | Won AFC Championship (1996) |
| Murray Wichard | 1987 | |
| Vince Wilfork | 2004-2014 | Played in 5 Pro Bowls Named First-team All-Pro (2012) Won 4 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (XXXIX, XLIX) |
| Lester Williams | 1982-1985 | Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| Toby Williams | 1983-1988 | Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| Devin Wyman | 1996-1998 | Won AFC Championship (1996) |
Special Teams: Kicking and Punting
Special teams players handle kicking, punting, and returning kicks. They are very important for field position and scoring points!
Kickers: Scoring Points
Kickers are responsible for field goals and extra points. They need strong, accurate legs!
| Former Kickers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Years played | Awards and honors |
| Matt Bahr | 1993–1995 | |
| Charlie Baumann | 1991-1992 | |
| Bill Bell | 1973 | |
| Greg Davis | 1989 | |
| Nick Folk | 2019-2020 | |
| Tony Franklin | 1984–1987 | Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| Teddy Garcia | 1988 | |
| Charlie Gogolak | 1970–1972 | |
| Stephen Gostkowski | 2006–2019 | Played in 3 Pro Bowls Named All-Pro (2008) Led NFL in scoring 4 times Won 5 AFC Championships Won 3 Super Bowls (XLIX, LI, LIII) Patriots all-time leading scorer |
| Shayne Graham | 2010 | |
| Alan Herline | 1987 | |
| Nick Lowery | 1978 | Played in 3 Pro Bowls Named 1st team All-Pro 2 times |
| Dan Miller | 1982 | |
| Mike Nugent | 2019–present | |
| David Posey | 1978 | |
| Rex Robinson | 1982 | |
| Eric Schubert | 1987 | |
| Scott Sisson | 1993 | |
| John Smith | 1974–1983 | |
| Jason Staurovsky | 1988–1991 | |
| Fred Steinfort | 1983 | |
| Adam Vinatieri | 1996–2005 | Played in 2 Pro Bowls Named All-Pro 2 times Won 4 Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLI) Won 6 AFC Championships Named to the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team |
| Mike Walker | 1972 | |
| Jeff White | 1973 | |
| Joaquin Zendejas | 1983 | |
Punters: Kicking for Field Position
Punters kick the ball far down the field to give the other team bad field position.
| Former Punters | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Years played | Awards and honors |
| Ryan Allen | 2013–2019 | Won AFC Championship (2014) Won 3 Super Bowls (XLIX, LI, LIII) |
| Jake Bailey | 2019–present | |
| Brooks Barnard | 2003 | |
| Bruce Barnes | 1973–1974 | |
| Rich Camarillo | 1981–1987 | Played in 5 Pro Bowls Won AFC Championship (1985) |
| David Chapple | 1974 | |
| Jeff Feagles | 1988–1989 | |
| Brian Hansen | 1990 | |
| Chris Hanson | 2007–2009 | Won AFC Championship (2007) Played in the Pro Bowl (2002) Named All-Pro (2002) |
| Eddie Hare | 1979 | |
| Ken Hartley | 1981 | |
| Mike Hubach | 1980–1981 | |
| Tom Janik | 1969–1971 | |
| Lee Johnson | 1999–2001 | |
| Shawn McCarthy | 1991–1992 | |
| Zoltan Mesko | 2010–2012 | |
| Josh Miller | 2004–2006 | Won AFC Championship (2004) Won Super Bowl XXXIX |
| Pat O'Neill | 1994–1995 | |
| Mike Patrick | 1975–1978 | |
| Luke Prestridge | 1984 | |
| Todd Sauerbrun | 2006 | |
| Mike Saxon | 1993 | |
| Terry Swanson | 1967–1968 | |
| Tom Tupa | 1996–1998 | Won AFC Championship (1996) |
| Bryan Wagner | 1991, 1995 | |
| Ken Walter | 2001–2003, 2006 | Won 2 AFC Championships Won 2 Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII) |
| Jerrel Wilson | 1978 | |
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