2007 New England Patriots Best Players of All Time

The 2007 season was a monumental one for the New England Patriots. After winning twelve games in 2006, they had their sights set on an even greater success and achieved it by becoming the first team to ever complete a perfect 16-0 regular season record. Led by head coach Bill Belichick, star quarterback Tom Brady, and other key contributors such as Randy Moss and Wes Welker, this historic run helped propel them to another AFC East title – their sixth in seven years – cementing themselves among football’s greatest dynasties of all time.

1. Randy Moss

Minnesota Vikings

Career

• NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1998)
• NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2007)
• 4× First-team All-Pro (1998, 2000, 2003, 2007)
• 6× Pro Bowl (1998–2000, 2002, 2003, 2007)
• 5× NFL receiving touchdowns leader (1998, 2000, 2003, 2007, 2009)
• NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
• NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
• Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor
• 50 Greatest Vikings
• New England Patriots All-2000s Team
• New England Patriots All-Dynasty Team
• PFWA All-Rookie Team (1998)
• NCAA I-AA national champion (1996)
• Fred Biletnikoff Award (1997)
• Consensus All-American (1997)
• MAC Most Valuable Player (1997)
• MAC Offensive Player of the Year (1997)
• Orange Bowl champion (1995)

Moss is a wide receiver who played for the Minnesota Vikings from 1998 to 2004 and then with the Oakland Raiders from 2005 to 2006. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 1998, and after two seasons with the team, he was traded to the New England Patriots in 2007.

Moss enjoyed considerable success at both of his previous teams, amassing over 1,000 yards receiving each season between them. 

In 2010 he joined up with his former Viking teammate Brett Favre with the Minnesota Vikings again, but they were unable to win any games together and Moss retired at the end of that season aged 36 years old.

Moss was one of the most explosive and feared receivers in NFL history. His speed, height, and leaping ability made him one of the toughest coverages to bring down. Moss scored many touchdowns during his stellar career with the Minnesota Vikings and New England Patriots. 

He was also a three-time winner of the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award, as well as a five-time Pro Bowler and six-time All-Pro selection.

2. Wes Welker

New England Patriots

Career

• 2× First-team All-Pro (2009, 2011)
• 2× Second-team All-Pro (2007, 2008)
• 5× Pro Bowl (2008–2012)
• 3× NFL receptions leader (2007, 2009, 2011)
• PFWA All-Rookie Team (2004)
• New England Patriots All-2000s Team[1]
• New England Patriots All-2010s Team[2]
• New England Patriots All-Dynasty Team[3]
• Mosi Tatupu Award (2003)
• First-team All-Big 12 (2003)
• Second-team All-Big 12 (2002)

Wes Welker was a wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins from 2004 to 2006. Wes Welker helped lead the Dolphins to two playoff appearances during his time in Miami, including their victory over the New England Patriots in 2010.

In 2013, Wes Welker became the receivers coach for the New England Patriots after previously serving as an assistant offensive coordinator under Bill Belichick with the Browns (2008–2010).

 Wes Welker is a well-known and respected NFL player who has spent his entire career with the New England Patriots.

Wes Welker is known for his speed, Receiving ability, and toughness. He has been to 5 Pro Bowls in 8 seasons with the Patriots. 

In 2018, Wes Welker was released by the Houston Texans after 12 seasons in the NFL playing tight end, wide receiver, and special teams coordinator/wide receivers coach role with that team since 2017. 

After being released by Houston he signed on as an offensive assistant coach with the San Francisco 49ers for 2019 before moving back to Miami where he currently coaches their wide receivers.

3. Kevin Faulk

New England Patriots

Career

• 3× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX)
• New England Patriots All-2000s Team
• New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
• New England Patriots All-Dynasty Team
• New England Patriots Hall of Fame
• Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
• First-team All-American (1996)
• 3× First-team All-SEC (1996–1998)
• SEC Freshman of the Year (1995)

Faulk was a two-time NFL MVP and seven-time Pro Bowler with the New England Patriots. Faulk was drafted 46th overall by the Patriots in 1999 and spent 11 seasons with them, all but one as their starting running back.

He helped lead New England to five Super Bowl appearances (2003, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2017), winning three of them (2004, 2007, 2015). Faulk retired from the NFL after the 2011 season and has since been an assistant coach for his former team at LSU.

Faulk was a three-time Super Bowl champion and All-Pro running back with the New England Patriots, who he joined as an undrafted free agent in 1994. 

Faulk played college football at Louisiana State University (LSU), where he finished his career with 1,487 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns on 410 carries.

Faulk began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Carencro High School before joining LSU's staff in 2013. 

He held various positions over the next four years – offensive coordinator, running backs coach, and director of player development – before accepting a position as running backs coach with the Giants in 2020.

4. Vince Wilfork

New England Patriots

Career

• 2× Super Bowl champion (XXXIX, XLIX)
• First-team All-Pro (2012)
• 3× Second-team All-Pro (2007, 2010, 2011)
• 5× Pro Bowl (2007, 2009–2012)
• New England Patriots All-2000s Team
• New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
• New England Patriots All-2010s Team
• New England Patriots All-Dynasty Team
• New England Patriots Hall of Fame
• BCS national champion (2001)
• First-team All-Big East (2003)

Vince Wilfork is a former NFL nose tackle who played for the New England Patriots from 2004 to 2014. Vince Wilfork was an All-Pro selection in 2009 and led the Patriots in sacks twice, including a career-high 16 in 2013.

In 2015, Vince Wilfork signed with the Houston Texans but was released shortly thereafter due to injury concerns. After his release by the Texans, 

Vince Wilfork retired from playing football and enrolled at Miami University where he is currently studying business administration Vince Wilfork is a two-time Super Bowl champion and first-team All-Pro linebacker with the New England Patriots.

Vince Wilfork was also named to three second-team All-Pro squads and recorded 26 pass deflections, 4 forced fumbles, and 5 interceptions in his 12 seasons in the NFL. 

Vince Wilfork was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame in 2016 after an 11-year career spent playing for New England which included five Pro Bowl appearances. 

Vince Wilfork finished his career as one of only six players in NFL history with over 1,000 tackles, 50 sacks, 10 interceptions, and 100 total combined tackles (200 solos).

5. Tedy Bruschi

New England Patriots

Career

• 3× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX)
• NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2005)
• 2× Second-team All-Pro (2003, 2004)
• Pro Bowl (2004)
• New England Patriots All-2000s Team
• New England Patriots All-Dynasty Team
• New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
• New England Patriots Hall of Fame
• Morris Trophy (1995)
• Bill Willis Trophy (1995)
• Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year (1995)
• 2× Consensus All-American (1994, 1995)
• 3× First-team All-Pac-10 (1993–1995)
• Arizona Wildcats No. 68 retired

Tedy Bruschi is a decorated NFL veteran and one of the best linebackers to ever play the game. He was a key part of the Patriots' dynasty from 1996-2008, amassing 116 total tackles, four sacks, two interceptions, and three fumble recoveries in his 11 seasons with New England.

Following his playing career, Bruschi began coaching as an assistant coach for Arizona Wildcats in 2009 before being named senior advisor to head coach Rich Rodriguez in 2010. 

In this role, he continues to work with players both on and off the field while also overseeing all football operations at Arizona.

Tedy Bruschi is widely respected within both coaching circles and among former NFL players for his tireless work ethic and ability to relate well with those around him.

He has been described as a "players’ coach" who takes great pride in working closely with his team's members both on and off the field Tedy Bruschi was a three-time Super Bowl champion and two-time Second Team All-Pro.

He also won the Bill Willis Trophy as Pac 10 Defensive Player of the Year in 1995. Bruschi is one of only six players to be inducted into both the New England Patriots Hall of Fame and Arizona Wildcats Ring of Honor, as he was enshrined in each in 1998 and 2004 respectively. 

His No 68 jersey has been retired by Arizona Wildcats.

6. Mike Vrabel

New England Patriots

Career

• 3× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX)
• First-team All-Pro (2007)
• Pro Bowl (2007)
• New England Patriots All-2000s Team
• New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
• New England Patriots All-Dynasty Team
• 2× Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year (1995, 1996)

Vrabel played linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots from 1997 to 2000. He was head coach of the Houston Texans from 2012 to 2016, and then the Tennessee Titans in 2017.

Vrabel is known as a defensive specialist who has coached some of the NFL's best defenses throughout his career. 

In 2018, he led the Titans to their first playoff appearance since 1999, but they were defeated by Jacksonville Jaguars in Wild Card Round.

Mike Vrabel was a standout linebacker at Ohio State and is most known for his time with the Chiefs. As a coach, he has been successful in both college and the NFL. He is currently the head coach of the Tennessee Titans.

7. Logan Mankins

New England Patriots

Career

• First-team All-Pro (2010)
• 5× Second-team All-Pro (2007, 2009, 2011–2013)
• 7× Pro Bowl (2007, 2009–2013, 2015)
• NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
• New England Patriots All-2000s Team
• New England Patriots All-2010s Team
• New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
• New England Patriots All-Dynasty Team
• PFWA All-Rookie Team (2005)
• First-team All-WAC (2004)
• Madden Most Valuable Protectors Award (2010)

Logan Mankins is a former NFL guard who played for the New England Patriots from 2005 to 2013, and then with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2014 and 2015. He was drafted by the Patriots in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft and played there until he was traded to Tampa Bay in 2014.

Logan Mankins has won several awards throughout his career, including two Pro Bowl selections (2010, 2011) and two First-team All-Pro Awards (2009, 2010). Logan Mankins is a five-time Second Team All-Pro and seven-time Pro Bowler with the New England Patriots. 

He has also been named to the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team and was part of the team that won Super Bowl XLIX in 2015.

Mankins is one of just two players in franchise history (the other being Tom Brady) to be named First Team All-Patriots four times, along with quarterback Drew Bledsoe. 

In 2004, Logan was voted WAC Defensive Player of the Year and he had an excellent rookie season with New England before being traded to Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2006 where he played for six seasons until returning home to play for New England again in 2010.

After announcing his retirement from football at the end of the 2017 season, Logan will continue his playing career as a member of their coaching staff under Bill Belichick.

8. Matt Light

New England Patriots

Career

• 3× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX)
• First-team All-Pro (2007)
• 3× Pro Bowl (2006, 2007, 2010)
• New England Patriots All-2000s Team
• New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
• New England Patriots All-Dynasty Team
• New England Patriots Hall of Fame
• First-team All-Big Ten (2000)

Matt Light is a former offensive tackle for the New England Patriots. He was drafted in 2001 by the Patriots and played with them until 2011.

In his career, he won two Super Bowls (XXXIX and XLIX) as well as four AFC Championships.

Matt is known for his hard work on the field, which helped him become one of the best offensive tackles in NFL history. 

He currently coaches youth football in Boston and Ohio, where he also resides with his wife and two children. Matt Light is a three-time Super Bowl champion and first-team All-Pro.

He was also named to the New England Patriots All-2000s Team and 50th Anniversary Team, as well as their Hall of Fame in 2018. In his 15 seasons with the Patriots, he helped lead them to five division titles and one conference championship game appearance. 

After leaving the Patriots in 2017, he signed with the Philadelphia Eagles before retiring at the season's end due to injury.

9. Dan Koppen

New England Patriots

Career

• 2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX)
• Second-team All-Pro (2007)
• Pro Bowl (2007)
• PFWA All-Rookie Team (2003)
• New England Patriots All-2000s Team
• New England Patriots All-Dynasty Team
• Madden Most Valuable Protectors Award (2010)
• 3× Second-team All-Big East (2000–2002)

Dan Koppen was a center for the New England Patriots from 2003-2011. He started all 16 games in his first season and helped the team to win their sixth Super Bowl title, defeating the St.

Louis Rams 44-6 in February 2004. After playing four seasons with the Denver Broncos, he signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2012 but only played one game before being released at the end of preseason action that year.

In 2013, he joined the Miami Dolphins but retired after just three months due to a neck injury sustained during off-season workouts. 

Dan has two daughters and lives near Boston with his wife and two dogs Dan Koppen is a 2-time Super Bowl champion and 3x Second Team All-Pro safety for the New England Patriots.

Dan has also been named to several All-Dynasty Teams, including one as a rookie with the Patriots in 2003. In 2010, he was awarded the Madden Most Valuable Protectors Award after leading all safeties in tackles (128). 

He currently resides in Denver with his wife and two children where he works as an analyst on NFL Network's "Good Morning Football." Dan played collegiately at Ohio State before being drafted by the Patriots in 2000.

10. Rodney Harrison

Los Angeles Chargers

Career

• 2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX)
• 2× First-team All-Pro (1998, 2003)
• Second-team All-Pro (2004)
• 2× Pro Bowl (1998, 2001)
• San Diego Chargers 50th Anniversary Team
• New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
• New England Patriots All-2000s Team
• New England Patriots All-Dynasty Team
• New England Patriots Hall of Fame

Rodney Harrison is a safety who played in the NFL for over 20 years. He was a five-time All-Pro and holds the record for most interceptions in a career with 43.

Harrison also has 12 forced fumbles, which is second all-time behind only Derrick Thomas. In 2002, he won Super Bowl XLII with the New England Patriots against the St Louis Rams.

After retiring from football in 2008, Rodney became an ESPN analyst and worked on their NFL coverage until 2017 when he left to join Fox Sports as a reporter and commentator for their college sports coverage Rodney Harrison was a two-time Super Bowl champion with the San Diego Chargers and New England Patriots.

He is a three-time first-team All-Pro and one of the most decorated players in NFL history. Rodney has also been selected to eight Pro Bowls and five All-Defensive Teams during his career. 

In 2011, he was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame alongside Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, becoming only the fourth player in franchise history to be enshrined in both leagues’ halls of fame (the others being Terry Bradshaw, Joe Montana, and Leon Lett).

After finishing his playing days with the Indianapolis Colts in 2014, Harrison now works as an analyst for CBS Sports Network's coverage of NFL games on Sunday afternoons.

11. Asante Samuel

New England Patriots

Career

• 2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX)
• First-team All-Pro (2007)
• Second-team All-Pro (2009)
• 4× Pro Bowl (2007–2010)
• 2× NFL interceptions leader (2006, 2009)
• New England Patriots All-2000s Team
• New England Patriots All-Dynasty Team
• First-team All-MAC (2002)
• First-team All-Independent (2001)

Asante Samuel was born in Accra, Ghana on January 6th, 1981. He attended Boyd H. Anderson High School in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, and played for the UCF Knights football team before being drafted by the New England Patriots in 2003.

Samuel spent four seasons with the Patriots before signing with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2008. In his five seasons with Philadelphia, he made three Pro Bowl appearances and two Super Bowl appearances (both of which were losses). 

After spending one season with Atlanta Falcons, Samuel signed a one-year contract to play for the San Francisco 49ers in 2013 but retired after just six games due to an Achilles tendon injury sustained during training camp.

Asante Samuel was a two-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots and an All-Pro selection in both 2007 and 2009. In 2006, he led the NFL with three interceptions while also being named to the Pro Bowl squad. 

After spending time in Philadelphia (2010–12) and Atlanta (2013), Samuel signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2014.

12. Benjamin Watson

New England Patriots

Career

• High school: Northwestern, (Rock Hill, South Carolina)
• College: , Duke (1999), Georgia (2001–2003)
• NFL Draft: 2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 32
• New England Patriots (2004–2009), Cleveland Browns (2010–2012), New Orleans Saints (2013–2015), Baltimore Ravens (2016–2017), New Orleans Saints (2018), New England Patriots (2019)
• Super Bowl champion (XXXIX), Bart Starr Award (2018)
• Receptions: 547, Receiving yards: 6,058, Receiving touchdowns: 44
• Receptions: 547
• Receiving yards: 6,058
• Receiving touchdowns: 44

Watson is a former tight end for the New Orleans Saints and was drafted by them in the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Duke, where he earned First Team All-American honors as a senior in 2003.

Watson has also been with the Indianapolis Colts (2004–2005), Miami Dolphins (2006), St Louis Rams (2007) and Baltimore Ravens (2008). In 2011, he signed with the San Diego Chargers but only lasted one season before being released in 2012.

After spending time out of football altogether, Watson rejoined the Ravens on a two-year deal in 2014. He had his best year yet that year, recording career highs in receptions (64) and yards receiving (812). 

The following year saw him play just nine games due to injury but still record 47 receptions for 568 yards and four touchdowns despite this setback; these performances led to him winning his first Pro Bowl selection since 2008 when he was with Baltimore.

This past season saw Watson return to full health once again after having surgery on both hips earlier this offseason; unfortunately, though, Baltimore decided not to re-sign him at the conclusion of free agency.

13. Nick Kaczur

New England Patriots

Career

• High school: Brantford (ON)
• College: Toledo
• NFL Draft: 2005 / Round: 3 / Pick: 100
• CFL Draft: 2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9
• New England Patriots (2005–2010)
• New England Patriots All-2000s Team, 3× First-team All-MAC (2002–2004), Second-team All-MAC (2001)
• Games played: 68, Games started: 62, Fumble recoveries: 1
• Games played: 68
• Games started: 62
• Fumble recoveries: 1

Nick Kaczur played in the NFL for eight seasons and was a key part of the New England Patriots' Super Bowl XLIX victory. Kaczur originally attended Toledo before transferring to Boston College, where he won two national championships and was twice named an All-American.

Kaczur entered the 2005 NFL Draft as a third-round pick by the Patriots, but injuries limited him to just 11 games over three seasons with New England before joining their Canadian Football League (CFL) team in 2007.

After two successful seasons with Calgary, Kaczur returned to play for New England in 2011 – his final season in the NFL – helping them win another Super Bowl title that year.

Following his retirement from football, Kaczur has worked as a television analyst and served as president of Athletes United Worldwide, an organization devoted to supporting athletes who have fallen victim to doping offences or other crimes committed against them while playing sports.

14. Ty Warren

New England Patriots

Career

• High school: Bryan (TX)
• College: Texas A&M
• NFL Draft: 2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13
• 2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX), First-team All-Pro (2007), New England Patriots All-2000s Team, New England Patriots All-Dynasty Team, Second-team All-Big 12 (2002), Ron Burton Community Service Award (2007)[1]
• Total tackles: 376, Sacks: 20.5, Forced fumbles: 4, Fumble recoveries: 6
• Total tackles: 376
• Sacks: 20.5
• Forced fumbles: 4
• Fumble recoveries: 6

Ty Warren was a defensive lineman with the New England Patriots from 2003 to 2010. He played for the Denver Broncos in 2011 and 2012 before retiring after two seasons.

In his career, Warren made 98 tackles, 16 sacks, and four forced fumbles while playing on both sides of the ball. As a coach, Ty will help guide the Orlando Guardians' defensive line unit alongside head coach Ron Rivera.

Ty Warren is a former defensive lineman for the Detroit Lions and Houston Gamblers. He has also coached with the Orlando Guardians. Ty Warren was an All-Pro in 2007 and won two Super Bowls with the New England Patriots. 

Warren is known for his hard work on defense, and he will be a valuable asset to any coaching staff he joins in the future.

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15. Ellis Hobbs

New England Patriots

Career

• High school: DeSoto (DeSoto, Texas)
• College: Iowa State
• NFL Draft: 2005 / Round: 3 / Pick: 84
• New England Patriots (2005–2008), Philadelphia Eagles (2009–2010)
• New England Patriots All-Dynasty Team
• Total tackles: 225, Sacks: 2.5, Forced fumbles: 1, Interceptions: 10, Total return yards: 3,739, Total touchdowns: 4
• Total tackles: 225
• Sacks: 2.5
• Forced fumbles: 1
• Interceptions: 10
• Total return yards: 3,739
• Total touchdowns: 4

Hobbs played cornerback and kickoff returner for three NFL seasons. Hobbs was drafted by the New England Patriots in 2005, but only played one season with them before being traded to the Philadelphia Eagles.

In 2009, Hobbs signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he remained until 2010 when he was released. Hobbs has since retired from football and is currently a police officer in Niagara Falls, New York Ellis Hobbs was an All-Dynasty player for the New England Patriots and is now in his tenth season with the team.

He has been a mainstay on defense, recording 225 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 10 interceptions and 3,739 total return yards in his career. 

Ellis Hobbs has also forced one fumble and scored four touchdowns during his time in the NFL. His ability to create turnovers and impact games makes him a coveted defender on any team he plays for.

In 2018 Ellis Hobbs was named to the New England Patriots All-Dynasty Team after putting together another successful campaign with 37 tackles, 1 sack, two interceptions and six total return yards over 11 games played this year.

16. Stephen Neal

New England Patriots

Career

• High school: San Diego (CA)
• College: Cal State Bakersfield
• Undrafted: 2001
• New England Patriots (2001)*, Philadelphia Eagles (2001)*, New England Patriots (2001–2010)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• 3× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX), World Champion in freestyle wrestling (1999), 2× NCAA Division I Wrestling champion (1998, 1999)
• Games played: 86, Games started: 81, Fumbles recovered: 0
• Games played: 86
• Games started: 81
• Fumbles recovered: 0

Neal was undrafted out of Cal State Bakersfield, but signed with the New England Patriots in 2001. Neal played for the Patriots until 2004, when he was traded to the Seattle Seahawks.

With Seattle, Neal won a Super Bowl championship in 2005 and made three straight Pro Bowl appearances from 2006-2008. In 2009, Neal signed with the Carolina Panthers and helped lead them to an NFC South title that season.

Since 2010, Neal has been primarily a backup player for Carolina while also playing for various other NFL teams on occasion (including Jacksonville Jaguars). 

In 2017, after 15 seasons in the NFL and over 1,000 games played overall, StephenNeal announced his retirement from professional football effective at the end of that year's regular season.

Neal was originally drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2001 and played for them until 2010. He won three Super Bowls with the team, and also became world champion in freestyle wrestling while playing for New England. 

Neal is a very versatile player who can play both running back and linebacker; this makes him an extremely valuable asset to any NFL squad.

Neal had some injury problems during his career but has since recovered completely, which should bode well for him in the future. 

Neal is a hard worker who always puts 110% into every game he plays - no matter what it may be - which is sure to make him a popular member of any team he joins next season.

17. Kyle Brady

Career

• New York Jets (1995–1998)
• Jacksonville Jaguars (1999–2006)
• New England Patriots (2007)

Kyle Brady was drafted by the Patriots in the first round of the 1995 NFL Draft. He played for the team from 1995 to 2007, making him one of their longest-tenured players.

Kyle Brady has been a part of two Super Bowls (XXI and XXXVIII), as well as other major playoff appearances during his career with New England. In January 2008, he signed with the Oakland Raiders but did not play in any games for them before retiring at the season's end due to injury.

Since retirement, Kyle Brady has worked as an analyst on Fox Sports 1's "NFL Pregame" show alongside Jay Glazer and Curt Menefee He is also a regular speaker at various football camps across America." 

Kyle Brady was a highly successful player in the NFL, amassing 343 receptions for 3,519 yards and 25 touchdowns.

Kyle Brady started his career with the New York Jets before moving on to Jacksonville Jaguars and then the New England Patriots. Kyle Brady is now an analyst for Fox Sports 1 covering both professional and collegiate football games. 

Kyle Brady has been married to Kelly since 2002 and they have two children together - daughters Madeline (born 2003) and Meredith (born 2006).

18. James Sanders

New England Patriots

Career

• High school: Porterville (CA) Monache
• College: Fresno State
• NFL Draft: 2005 / Round: 4 / Pick: 133
• New England Patriots (2005−2010), Atlanta Falcons (2011), Arizona Cardinals (2012)
• 2× First-team All-WAC (2003, 2004)
• Total tackles: 363, Sacks: 1.0, Forced fumbles: 2, Fumble recoveries: 6, Interceptions: 8, Defensive touchdowns: 3
• Total tackles: 363
• Sacks: 1.0
• Forced fumbles: 2
• Fumble recoveries: 6
• Interceptions: 8
• Defensive touchdowns: 3

James Sanders was originally drafted by the New England Patriots in 2005. He played for the team from 2005 to 2010 and made 54 total tackles, including 2 sacks.

Sanders signed with the San Francisco 49ers in 2011 but was released before the season started. He has since been playing with the Oakland Raiders and is currently on their reserve/suspended list due to a domestic violence charge that he's facing.

James Sanders is a veteran linebacker who has played for the Atlanta Falcons and Arizona Cardinals. James Sanders was a First-team All-WAC selection in 2003 and 2004, making him one of the most decorated linebackers in Mountain West history. 

Sanders is known for his tackling ability, with 363 total tackles to his name over the course of his career so far.

He also has 2 sacks, 6 fumble recoveries and 8 interceptions to show for it all. With 3 defensive touchdowns under his belt, James Sanders is an imposing figure on the field - even if he does tend to get into more than enough fights. 

Despite being 33 years old now, there's no doubt that James Sanders still has plenty left in the tank; we can only hope he continues playing at this level for many years to come.

19. Jarvis Green

New England Patriots

Career

• High school: Donaldsonville (LA)
• College: LSU
• NFL Draft: 2002 / Round: 4 / Pick: 126
• New England Patriots (2002–2009), Denver Broncos (2010), Houston Texans (2010)
• 2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX), Second-team All-SEC (2001)
• Tackles: 232, Sacks: 28.0, Interceptions: 0, Forced fumbles: 9, Pass deflections: 5
• Tackles: 232
• Sacks: 28.0
• Interceptions: 0
• Forced fumbles: 9
• Pass deflections: 5

Jarvis Green was a starting defensive end with the New England Patriots from 2002-2009. He had 57 sacks in his career, third all time in team history. Green also recorded over 100 tackles and 10 forced fumbles during his time with the Pats.

Jarvis Green was a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Denver Broncos and Houston Texans. He played college ball at Mississippi State, where he earned Second Team All-SEC honors as a senior in 2001. 

Jarvis has spent his entire NFL career playing outside linebacker for the Broncos and Texans, totaling 232 tackles, 28 sacks, nine forced fumbles, and five pass deflections along the way.

20. Rosevelt Colvin

Career

• High school: Indianapolis (IN) Broad Ripple
• College: Purdue
• NFL Draft: 1999 / Round: 4 / Pick: 111
• Chicago Bears (1999–2002), New England Patriots (2003–2007), Houston Texans (2008)*, New England Patriots (2008)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• 2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX), 2× All-Big Ten (1997–1998), Alamo Bowl MVP (Defense) (1998)
• Total tackles: 363, Sacks: 52.5, Forced fumbles: 17, Fumble recoveries: 9, Interceptions: 3, Defensive touchdowns: 1
• Total tackles: 363
• Sacks: 52.5
• Forced fumbles: 17
• Fumble recoveries: 9
• Interceptions: 3
• Defensive touchdowns: 1

Rosevelt Colvin was a linebacker for the Chicago Bears and New England Patriots in his career. He played with both teams from 1999 to 2007. In 2008, he signed with the Houston Texans, where he played until 2011.

After leaving the NFL, Colvin has been an analyst for Purdue football games on IMG SportsNet since 2012. Roosevelt also founded The Roosevelt Effect Foundation in 2010 to help inner-city youth through education and sports programs Rosevelt Colvin was a two-time Super Bowl champion and All-Big Ten linebacker for the New England Patriots.

He played in the Alamo Bowl as MVP on defense in 1998, where he recorded three interceptions and forced a fumble. In his 14 NFL seasons, Rosevelt Colvin totaled 363 tackles, 52 sacks, 17 forced fumbles, 9 fumble recoveries and 3 interceptions.

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21. Adalius Thomas

Baltimore Ravens

Career

• Super Bowl champion (XXXV)
• First-team All-Pro (2006)
• 2× Pro Bowl (2003, 2006)
• Liberty Bowl MVP (1999)
• 2× C-USA Defensive Player of the Year (1998, 1999)
• Led NFL in non-offensive touchdowns in 2005

Thomas was a linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens and New England, Patriots, during his NFL career. He won a Super Bowl with the Patriots in 2009. 

Thomas played college football at Southern Mississippi before being drafted by the Ravens in the 2000 NFL Draft.

Thomas spent six seasons with Baltimore, winning two Super Bowls (XXXV and XLVII) before signing with New England as a free agent in 2007. 

In his seven seasons with New England, Thomas made four appearances in the playoffs, including an appearance as a champion of Super Bowl XXXVIII against the Philadelphia Eagles Adalius Thomas is a former Pro Bowl selection and two-time C-USA Defensive Player of the Year.

He has led the NFL in non-offensive touchdowns five times and forced fumbles four times. Adalius Thomas was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame in 2006, becoming only the second Hurricane player so honored after Jackie Shipp.

22. Richard Seymour

New England Patriots

Career

• 3× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX)
• 3× First-team All-Pro (2003–2005)
• 2× Second-team All-Pro (2006, 2011)
• 7× Pro Bowl (2002–2006, 2010, 2011)
• NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
• PFWA All-Rookie Team (2001)
• New England Patriots All-2000s Team
• New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
• New England Patriots All-Dynasty Team
• New England Patriots Hall of Fame
• First-team All-American (2000)
• 2× First-team All-SEC (1999, 2000)

Richard Seymour was drafted in the first round by the New England Patriots in 2001. Seymour played for the Patriots until 2008 when he signed with the Oakland Raiders.

He won a Super Bowl championship with the Patriots in 2003 and made five Pro Bowl appearances during his career. Injuries shortened Seymour's final years in the NFL, but he still finished with 139 sacks (second all-time behind Bruce Smith) and four touchdowns on defense.

After retiring as a player, Seymour became an analyst for CBS Sports Radio and NBC's "Pro Football Talk". Seymour was a key player in the Patriots' three Super Bowl championships, recording 494 tackles and 57.5 sacks in his ten-year career with New England. 

Seymour also gained notoriety for being one of the league's most physical defenders, often punishing opposing quarterbacks at will.

Seymour announced his retirement following the Patriots' victory over Atlanta in Super Bowl LI to cap off an illustrious career that saw him named First-team All-American twice and Second-team All-Pro seven times overall.

23. Troy Brown

New England Patriots

Career

• 3× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX)
• Pro Bowl (2001)
• New England Patriots All-2000s Team
• New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
• New England Patriots All-Dynasty Team
• New England Patriots Hall of Fame

Troy Brown was a wide receiver for the New England Patriots from 1993 to 2007. He helped lead the Patriots to three Super Bowl appearances, including their victory in 2002 over the St.

Louis Rams. Brown also played for the Baltimore Ravens and Oakland Raiders during his NFL career. After retiring as a player, Brown became a coach with the Patriots' successor team, the New Orleans Saints, in 2009.

In 2013 he was named wide receivers/kick returners coach with the Patriots again after spending time coaching at Marshall University (WV) before that Troy Brown was a wide receiver in the NFL for over a decade, playing with the Patriots and Ravens.

He is one of only two players to win three Super Bowls with two different teams (the other being Jerry Rice). 

Troy Brown has also been an accomplished return man, having scored touchdowns on kickoffs and punt returns throughout his career. Troy Brown was inducted into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame in 2018.

24. Jabar Gaffney

Houston Texans

Career

• High school: William M. Raines, (Jacksonville, Florida)
• College: Florida
• NFL Draft: 2002 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33
• Houston Texans (2002–2005), Philadelphia Eagles (2006)*, New England Patriots (2006–2008), Denver Broncos (2009–2010), Washington Redskins (2011), New England Patriots (2012)*, Miami Dolphins (2012)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Paul Warfield Award (2001), First-team All-American (2001), First-team All-SEC (2000, 2001)
• Receptions: 447, Receiving yards: 5,690, Receiving touchdowns: 24
• Receptions: 447
• Receiving yards: 5,690
• Receiving touchdowns: 24

Jabar Gaffney was a wide receiver with the Philadelphia Eagles from 2006 to 2008. He had some success, recording over 1,000 yards in his two years there.

In 2009, he signed with the New England Patriots and played for them until 2012 when he was released due to salary cap reasons. After being released by the Patriots, Gaffney signed with the Washington Redskins but only lasted one year before retiring in 2013.

Jabar Gaffney was drafted by the Denver Broncos in 2009. He played for Washington Redskins from 2011-2012 and then Miami Dolphins in 2012. Jabar Gaffney is a very good receiver who can do a lot of things well on the field, including catching passes and making plays after the catch.

In his three seasons with NFL teams, he has amassed over 4500 receiving yards and 24 touchdowns - impressive numbers indeed.

Also Played For: florida gators football

25. Heath Evans

Seattle Seahawks

Career

• High school: The King's Academy, (West Palm Beach, Florida)
• College: Auburn
• NFL Draft: 2001 / Round: 3 / Pick: 82
• Seattle Seahawks (2001–2004), Miami Dolphins (2005), New England Patriots (2005–2008), New Orleans Saints (2009–2010)
• Super Bowl champion (XLIV)
• Rushing yards: 579, Rushing average: 3.5, Rushing touchdowns: 4, Receptions: 57, Receiving yards: 439, Receiving touchdowns: 4
• Rushing yards: 579
• Rushing average: 3.5
• Rushing touchdowns: 4
• Receptions: 57
• Receiving yards: 439
• Receiving touchdowns: 4

Heath Evans was a running back for the Seattle Seahawks from 2001-2004. He had some success with the Seahawks, recording over 1,000 rushing yards and five touchdowns in four seasons.

After leaving Seattle, Evans spent time with the Cleveland Browns (2005) and New Orleans Saints (2006). In 2007 he signed with the Patriots and played there until 2010 when he retired after suffering an injury.

Heath Evans is now a football analyst for NFL Network where he provides commentary on games as well as providing insight into players' careers post-NFL career Heath Evans was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins.

In his rookie season with the Dolphins, Heath played in all 16 games and had 36 tackles, one sack and a forced fumble. Heath then joined New England Patriots where he became an important part of their defense over 4 seasons before signing with the Saints in 2009.

With Orleans, Heath won two Super Bowls (XLIV and VI) as well as being named MVP both times; he also finished second in voting for MVP on XLIII after recording 51 tackles and 2 interceptions during the regular season while helping lead New Orleans to their first ever championship game appearance.

He retired at age 33 after playing 7 seasons with 3 different teams - leaving him as one of only 4 players to win multiple championships across three separate leagues (NFL, CFL & Arena League).

26. Matt Cassel

USC Trojans football

Career

• High school: Chatsworth (Los Angeles, California)
• College: USC
• NFL Draft: 2005 / Round: 7 / Pick: 230
• New England Patriots (2005–2008), Kansas City Chiefs (2009–2012), Minnesota Vikings (2013–2014), Buffalo Bills (2015), Dallas Cowboys (2015), Tennessee Titans (2016–2017), Detroit Lions (2018)
• Pro Bowl (2010)
• Pass completions: 1,578, Pass attempts: 2,683, TD–INT: 104–82, Passing yards: 17,508, Passer rating: 78.6
• Pass completions: 1,578
• Pass attempts: 2,683
• TD–INT: 104–82
• Passing yards: 17,508
• Passer rating: 78.6

Matt Cassel is a former quarterback who played for the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL. He was drafted by the Patriots in 2005 and spent three seasons with them before moving to Kansas City in 2009.

In 2013, he joined the Minnesota Vikings and helped lead them to an NFC North title that season. However, after only one year with the team, he was released at the end of 2014 due to inconsistent play. 

Since then, Cassel has not been given another chance to make an impact in professional football and currently works as a commentator for Fox Sports 1 Matt Cassel is a veteran quarterback who has played for the Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, and Tennessee Titans in his career.

Matt Cassel has had some success in the past with teams, passing for over 17,000 yards and 78.6 passer rating while completing over 1,500 passes in each of those seasons.

 However, Matt Cassel's time with the Detroit Lions was less than ideal as he failed to make any impact on the team whatsoever and was eventually released after one season.

27. Matt Gutierrez

Career

• High school: De La Salle, (Concord, California)
• College: Idaho State
• Undrafted: 2007
• New England Patriots (2007–2008), Kansas City Chiefs (2009), Chicago Bears (2010)*, Omaha Nighthawks (2010), Chicago Bears (2011)*, Washington Redskins (2011)*, St. Louis Rams (2011)*, Arizona Rattlers (2012)*, Kansas City Command (2012)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• TD–INT: 0–0, Passing yards: 18, QB Rating: 104.2
• TD–INT: 0–0
• Passing yards: 18
• QB Rating: 104.2
• Comp. / Att.: 217 / 384, Passing yards: 2,331, TD–INT: 35–17, QB rating: 78.81, Rushing TD: 5
• Comp. / Att.: 217 / 384
• Passing yards: 2,331
• TD–INT: 35–17
• QB rating: 78.81
• Rushing TD: 5

Matt Gutierrez was a quarterback for the Chicago Bears in 2010. He started 14 games for the team, but was released at the end of the season. Since then he has played for two other teams in NFL Europe and one in the United States before retiring at the end of 2017.

Matt is 38 years old and stands 6' 4" tall, weighing 230 pounds. He attended De La Salle High School in Concord, California before playing college football at Idaho State University.

Where he led his team to an NCAA Division I-AA national title game appearance as a senior in 2004 while completing 253 out of 376 passes for 3,853 yards with 27 touchdowns and eight interceptions on his way to being named.

All-American second team by ESPNU Magazine and Football Newsmagazine (FNM) College GameDay Final Four participant After not being drafted by any NFL teams during 2007-2008 offseason.

Matt signed with New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent on May 5 , 2008 after impressing during mini camp In 2009, Matt joined Kansas City Chiefs squad following trade that sent starting quarterback.

Damon Huard from the Chiefs to Denver Broncos On December 9, 2009, against Oakland Raiders he made first career start leading KC to 34–31 victory ending their 8 game losing streak dating back 2 seasons including playoffs. 

At halftime TV cameras caught him crying tears of joy after realizing own helmet cam recorded video clip showing him making 21-yard completion just prior to leaving field due "Omaha Homecoming" touchdown celebration which helped raise $140 thousand dollars benefiting Special Olympics Kansas City Chapter.

It aired nationally on CBS Sports broadcast called "The Drive" The next week on Monday Night Football vs Houston Texans he completed 20 out 31 passes for 309 yards 1 touchdown no interceptions setting.

A new club record for passing efficiency rating 149 passer rating tying Peyton Manning's record set earlier that year also throwing Hail Mary interception last minute comeback 23–20 loss marking only time since 1990 when both QBs had multiple starts each.

Who allowed a different number of sacks opponent’s total vs they led their clubs with 12 combined across regular season & post season (9 sacked Damon Huard 7 times while allowing 11 sacks Josh Freeman ).

Finishing third among AFC quarterbacks behind Tom Brady & Ben Roethlisberger Leading AFC West champions KC into the postseason again earning Wild Card berth winning 13 straight games en route becoming first Andy Reid coached wild card team ever entering conference championship game eventually losing 30-13 decision rematch.

28. Sammy Morris

New England Patriots

Career

• High school: John Jay (TX)
• NFL Draft: 2000 / Round
• Rushing yards: 3,053, Rushing average
• Rushing yards: 3,053
• Rushing average
• Rushing touchdowns: 26
• Receptions: 166
• Receiving yards: 1,258
• Receiving touchdowns

Sammy Morris played football for the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins from 2000 to 2003. After playing in the NFL, Morris became an assistant director of player support development at Texas Tech.

Sammy Morris is a native of Oxford, England who attended John Jay High School before attending Texas Tech University. Morris has worked with players from all levels of football and knows how to help them reach their potential on and off the field.

Sammy Morris is known for his positive attitude towards life and his dedication to his work Morris is best known for his time as a running back with the Dallas Cowboys. 

Morris was one of the most prolific rushers in NFL history, amassing 3,053 yards on the ground and scoring 26 touchdowns during his career.

Morris also played an important role in New England's Super Bowl victory over Arizona in 2016. 

After spending two years with Dean College, Morris has been appointed running backs & special teams coach at Texas Tech University where he will work with rising stars such as Jason Sanders and Kameron Martin.

Also Played For: texas tech red raiders football

29. Donté Stallworth

New Orleans Saints

Career

• High school: Grant Union, (Sacramento, California)
• College: Tennessee
• NFL Draft: 2002 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13
• New Orleans Saints (2002–2005), Philadelphia Eagles (2006), New England Patriots (2007), Cleveland Browns (2008), Baltimore Ravens (2010), Washington Redskins (2011), New England Patriots (2012), Washington Redskins (2013)*
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• PFWA All-Rookie Team (2002), Second-team All-SEC (2001)
• Receptions: 321, Receiving yards: 4,837, Receiving touchdowns: 35
• Receptions: 321
• Receiving yards: 4,837
• Receiving touchdowns: 35

Stallworth was a wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints from 2002-2005 and then played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 2006-2007 before signing with the Patriots in 2007.

Stallworth had a successful career, amassing over 1,000 receiving yards and six touchdowns in his seven seasons as a pro. He retired after playing one season with the Indianapolis Colts in 2012.

Stallworth is best known for making an incredible touchdown catch against Antonio Cromartie during Super Bowl XLIV which helped lead the Patriots to victory over Peyton Manning's Broncos team. 

Stallworth is currently an NFL analyst on ESPN and also starred in Spike Lee's latest film "Chi-Raq" alongside Samuel L Jackson and Nick Cannon Stallworth was undrafted out of Clemson, but he made a name for himself by making big plays on the football field.

He led the NFL in receiving touchdowns during his first season with Baltimore and then followed that up with another strong campaign in 2010. 

Stallworth had some injury problems over the course of his career but still managed to be one of the most productive receivers in the league. 

He is a seven-time Pro Bowler and has won several awards, including First Team All-Pro twice and Second Team All-NFL three times. Stallworth announced his retirement earlier this year after 14 seasons in professional football and he will be missed by many fans around the country.

30. Kelley Washington

Cincinnati Bengals

Career

• College: Tennessee
• NFL Draft: 2003 / Round: 3 / Pick: 65
• Cincinnati Bengals (2003–2006), New England Patriots (2007–2008), Baltimore Ravens (2009), Philadelphia Eagles (2010)*, San Diego Chargers (2010)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Sporting News Freshman All-American (2001)
• Receptions: 120, Receiving yards: 1,500, Receiving touchdowns: 12
• Receptions: 120
• Receiving yards: 1,500
• Receiving touchdowns: 12

Kelley Washington was a standout receiver and special teamer at Tennessee before being drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2003. He played for New England from 2007 to 2008, helping the Patriots win two Super Bowls.

In 2009, Washington signed with the Baltimore Ravens and has been one of their most consistent players over the past decade. He has caught more than 1,000 yards in each of his last six seasons and is considered an integral part of Baltimore's offense.

Kelley Washington is also known for his passionate sideline antics - he once ripped off his shirt after scoring a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns in 2013. 

The 43-year-old receiver announced earlier this year that he will retire at the end of 2018 season after 14 years in the NFL - making him one of its longest tenured players ever.

31. Laurence Maroney

New England Patriots

Career

• High school: Wellston (MO) Normandy
• College: Minnesota (2003–2005)
• NFL Draft: 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21
• New England Patriots (2006–2010), Denver Broncos (2010)
• Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Year (2003), Third-team All-American (2005), 2× First-team All-Big Ten (2004, 2005)
• Rushing yards: 2,504, Rushing average: 4.1, Rushing touchdowns: 21, Receptions: 44, Receiving yards: 459, Receiving touchdowns: 1
• Rushing yards: 2,504
• Rushing average: 4.1
• Rushing touchdowns: 21
• Receptions: 44
• Receiving yards: 459
• Receiving touchdowns: 1

Laurence Maroney is a former running back for the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos. He was drafted in the 2006 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots, where he played from 2006 to 2010.

After leaving the Patriots, he signed with the Denver Broncos in 2010 and played there until 2012 when he was released due to injury. 

In 2013, Laurence Maroney joined the Baltimore Ravens as their running back coach but left after one season to join ESPN as an analyst for college football games and other sports-related programming.

On January 8th of 2019, it was announced that Laurence Maroney had been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence against his girlfriend who also works at ESPN as a reporter/producer Laurence Maroney is a former collegiate running back and NFL player who has had success both at the college level and in the professional leagues. 

Laurence Maroney was a three-time First Team All-Big Ten selection at the University of Michigan, where he ran for over 2,500 yards and 21 touchdowns during his two seasons there.

After going undrafted in 2005, Laurence Maroney signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent and played one season with them before being traded to the Buffalo Bills in 2006. 

In 2007, Laurence Maroney joined the Baltimore Ravens after spending time on their practice squad earlier that year but only played in five games that year because of injuries sustained while playing for Denmark in World Cup qualifying matches late that season. 

He was then dealt to Chicago Bears prior to 2008 NFL Season but again only saw limited action due to injury problems which caused him to miss all 16 games that year including playoffs despite rushing for nearly 1,000 yards and seven touchdowns on 177 carries (6th highest total ever).

Finally after bouncing around between several teams throughout 2009 & 2010 he signed with Detroit Lions where he finished out his career having amassed 583 rushing yards on 128 attempts (3rd most among active players) along with four TDs over last two years combined.

32. David Thomas

New Orleans Saints

Career

• High school: Wolfforth (TX) Frenship
• College: Texas
• NFL Draft: 2006 / Round
• New England Patriots (2006−2008), New Orleans Saints (2009−2012)
• Super Bowl champion (XLIV)
• Receptions: 102, Receiving yards
• Receptions: 102
• Receiving yards: 938
• Receiving touchdowns: 8

David Thomas was born in 1983 and played football at Wolfforth Frenship High School. He played college football for Texas and was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft.

Thomas has spent his entire career with the Colts, appearing in 103 games over eight seasons (2006-2012). In 2012, he signed a three-year contract with the Detroit Lions but was released before playing a game for them.

David Thomas is currently a free agent and is looking to rejoin an NFL team as soon as possible. 

David Thomas is a former running back and wide receiver for the New England Patriots and the New Orleans Saints. David Thomas was drafted by the Patriots in 2006, and he played with them until 2008.

David Thomas then signed with the Saints, where he played from 2009 to 2012. In total, David Thomas had 102 receptions for 938 yards and eight receiving touchdowns during his career in the NFL. 

He won a Super Bowl championship with the Patriots in 2007, and he also made two appearances on an NFC Championship team (with New Orleans).

At age 34 when he retired at the end of 2012, David Thomas had accrued over 1,000 rushing yards and 500 receiving yards as a professional football player - both records at that point in time.

Also Played For: texas longhorns football

33. Stephen Gostkowski

New England Patriots

Career

• High school: Madison Central, (Madison, Mississippi)
• College: Memphis (2002–2005)
• NFL Draft: 2006 / Round: 4 / Pick: 118
• New England Patriots (2006–2019), Tennessee Titans (2020)
• 3× Super Bowl champion (XLIX, LI, LIII), 2× First-team All-Pro (2008, 2015), Second-team All-Pro (2014), 4× Pro Bowl (2008, 2013–2015), 5× NFL scoring leader (2008, 2012–2015), NFL 2010s All-Decade Team, PFWA All-Rookie Team (2006), New England Patriots All-2010s Team, 2× First-team All-C-USA (2004, 2005), C-USA Special Teams Player of the Year (2005), NFL records, Most consecutive extra points made: 523, Most seasons leading league in points scored: 5 (2008, 2012–2015; tied with Don Hutson and Gino Cappelletti)
• Field goals made: 392, Field goals attempted: 454, Field goal %: 86.3, Longest field goal: 62, Points scored: 1,875, Touchbacks: 574
• Field goals made: 392
• Field goals attempted: 454
• Field goal %: 86.3
• Longest field goal: 62
• Points scored: 1,875
• Touchbacks: 574

Stephen Gostkowski is a professional American football kicker who has played for the New England Patriots since 2006. He was drafted by the Patriots in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft and has been an important part of their franchise ever since.

Gostkowski's success as a kicker has seen him win several accolades, including three Super Bowls with New England, as well as being named First Team All-Pro twice and Second Team All-American once. 

In 2020, he joined the Tennessee Titans on a one-year contract and helped them to make it to Super Bowl LIV where they were defeated by the Philadelphia Eagles Stephen Gostkowski is a 3-time Super Bowl champion and 2-time First Team All-Pro.

He has also been named NFL scoring leader five times in the 2010s, as well as C-USA Special Teams Player of the Year twice. Stephen Gostkowski is currently tied for second all time in field goals made with 392 career kicks, and he holds numerous other records including most seasons leading league in points scored.

34. Mike Wright

New England Patriots

Career

• College: Cincinnati
• Undrafted: 2005
• New England Patriots (2005–2012)
• Tackles: 134, Sacks: 15.0, Interceptions: 0, Forced fumbles: 4, Pass deflections: 3
• Tackles: 134
• Sacks: 15.0
• Interceptions: 0
• Forced fumbles: 4
• Pass deflections: 3

Wright is a defensive end who spent his entire career with the Cincinnati Bengals. Wright was undrafted in 2005 but signed with the team as an undrafted free agent.

Wright played college football at Cincinnati and was a first-team All American in 2002. In 2006, Wright led the NFL with 13 sacks and helped lead the Bengals to their first playoff appearance in over 20 years.

In 2007, Wright had 12 sacks and won his second consecutive Pro Bowl selection after finishing third in voting that year behind Calvin Johnson and Reggie Wayne. 

After recording 8 sacks in 2008, injuries limited Wright to just 2 games of 2009 before he retired due to injury at age 40 on August 28th Mike Wright was drafted in the 7th round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots.

He played college football at North Carolina State, where he was a two-time All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection and twice named to the ACC All-Freshman team. 

In his rookie season with New England, Wright recorded 4 sacks and 3 interceptions as part of an impressive defensive unit that went on to win Super Bowl XXXIX against Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

After playing for four seasons with New England (2005–2008), Mike Wright signed with the Baltimore Ravens in 2009, but injury limited him to only 3 games over 2 seasons before being released in June 2011.

The final stop of Mike Wright's professional career came when he signed a one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers ahead of their 2012 season opener, but he was released early into that year's campaign after suffering another knee injury.

35. Chad Jackson

Omaha Nighthawks

Career

• High school: Hoover (Hoover, Alabama)
• College: Florida
• NFL Draft: 2006 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36
• New England Patriots (2006–2007), Denver Broncos (2008), Buffalo Bills (2010)*, Omaha Nighthawks (2011)*, Oakland Raiders (2011)*, Omaha Nighthawks (2011)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• First-team All-SEC (2005)
• Receptions: 14, Receiving yards: 171, Receiving touchdowns: 3
• Receptions: 14
• Receiving yards: 171
• Receiving touchdowns: 3

Chad Jackson was a wide receiver for the New England Patriots from 2006 to 2007, before signing with the Denver Broncos in 2008. He played college football at Florida and caught 246 passes for 3,391 yards and 31 touchdowns during his career.

Chad Jackson has also had stints with the Atlanta Falcons (2009) and Detroit Lions (2010). In 2013, he joined the Oakland Raiders as their wide receivers coach but was fired after one season due to poor performance by the team's offense. 

Chad Jackson was a standout wide receiver at the University of Nebraska, where he helped lead his team to an undefeated season in 2002.

After being drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft, Jackson spent three seasons with the team before signing with the Oakland Raiders as a free agent in 2007. 

In nine seasons with two different teams, Chad Jackson recorded 14 receptions for 171 yards and 3 touchdowns.

36. Russ Hochstein

Denver Broncos

Career

• High school: Hartington (NE) Cedar
• College: Nebraska
• NFL Draft: 2001 / Round: 5 / Pick: 151
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2001–2002), New England Patriots (2002–2008), Denver Broncos (2009–2011), Arizona Cardinals (2012)*, Kansas City Chiefs (2012)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• 2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX), First-team SN All-American (2000), 2× Second-team All-Big 12 (1999, 2000)
• Games played: 149, Games started: 37, Fumble recoveries: 1
• Games played: 149
• Games started: 37
• Fumble recoveries: 1

Hochstein played center for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New England Patriots from 2001-2008. Hochstein was drafted by the Bucs in the fifth round of the 2001 NFL Draft, and spent three seasons with them before being traded to the Patriots in 2002.

Hochstein won two Super Bowls with New England (2004, 2007), becoming only the second player ever to do so following Tom Brady's victory in Super Bowl LI this year. 

In 2008, he signed a five-year deal with Buffalo Bills but retired after one season due to an ankle injury sustained during training camp that required surgery.

Since retiring, Hochstein has worked as a football analyst for ESPN networks and Fox Sports 1, appearing on programs such as "Sunday NFL Countdown" and "NFL Live". Russ Hochstein was a two-time Super Bowl champion and an All-American at the University of Texas. 

He played for four teams in nine seasons, including stints with the Denver Broncos (2009–2011) and Arizona Cardinals (2012)* before signing with the Chiefs in 2012.

Russ Hochstein is best known for his fumble recovery ability; he has one interception on his resume but also recovered a total of 11 fumbles during his career. 

His playing days are now behind him, but Russ Hochstein can still be found working as a consultant for NFL teams or appearing as a commentator on games involving his former squads.

37. Marcellus Rivers

Career

• College: Oklahoma State
• Undrafted: 2001
• New York Giants (2001–2004), Houston Texans (2005), Oakland Raiders (2006)*, New Orleans Saints (2006)*, New England Patriots (2007)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Marcellus Rivers was a tight end for the Seattle Seahawks from 2002-2005. After being released by the Seahawks, Rivers signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2006 but only played one game before being released again.

He then signed with the Oakland Raiders and had a successful season there, catching 54 passes for 690 yards and six touchdowns. In 2007, he was traded to the New York Jets where he continued his success playing alongside Santonio Holmes and Keyshawn Johnson in Gang Green's offensive unit.

The 2008 season saw him struggle mightily as injuries took their toll on his body; however, he still managed to catch 26 passes for 279 yards and two touchdowns over 11 games played that year.

In 2009 Marcellus returned to form recording 63 receptions for 868 yards and eight touchdowns helping lead the Jets back into contention for a playoff spot at midseason point of play.

Just prior to injury ending his season prematurely yet again due to an ankle sprain sustained Week 17 against Buffalo Bills which caused him miss Weeks 16-18 playoffs vs Denver Broncos & San Francisco 49ers respectively).

On October 4th 2010 it was announced that Rivers would retire after 14 seasons in professional football having caught 594 passes (15th most all time)for 10,869 receiving yards (12th most all time)and 83 touchdown catches (tied 15th most among tight ends).

38. Billy Yates

Career

• High school: Corsincana (TX)
• College: Texas A&M
• Undrafted: 2003
• Super Bowl champion (XXXIX)
• Games played: 41, Games started: 14
• Games played: 41
• Games started: 14

Billy Yates played football for Corsincana High School in Fort Worth, Texas. He went on to play for the Miami Dolphins from 2003-2004 and then moved onto New England Patriots where he spent four seasons as an offensive assistant.

In 2008, Billy Yates was traded to Cleveland Browns but only stayed with the team for one season before retiring after 2010 due to a neck injury sustained during training camp. 

After his retirement from playing football, Billy Yates took a position as an offensive assistant with the New England Patriots until 2013 when he left to become Director of Player Personnel/Director of Football Operations with the Houston Texans organization.

Since joining Houston Texans in 2014, Billy has been credited with helping guide them back into being one of the top teams in the NFL playoffs again this year and looks likely to stay there next season too.

39. Wesley Britt

Career

• High school: Cullman (AL)
• College: Alabama
• NFL Draft: 2005 / Round: 5 / Pick: 167
• San Diego Chargers (2005)*, New England Patriots (2005–2008)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• First-team All-SEC (2004), Third-team AP All-American (2004)
• Games played: 16, Games started: 2
• Games played: 16
• Games started: 2

Wesley Britt was born in Cullman, Alabama on November 21st, 1981. He attended high school at Cullman before enrolling at the University of Alabama in 2001.

As a freshman linebacker for the Crimson Tide, he helped lead Alabama to an undefeated season and national championship game appearance in 2003. 

After his first three seasons with the team were spent primarily as a reserve player, Britt established himself as one of the most dominant offensive tackles in college football during his junior year (2004).

In that year's campaign, he started all thirteen games and led Alabama to their second-consecutive SEC title while also being selected Second-team All American by both The Sporting News and Football Writers Association of America ( FWAA ). 

Despite early interest from multiple NFL teams following that impressive performance, Britt decided to return for his senior season (2005) instead of testing free agency after graduation .

That decision turned out to be a wise one; despite suffering through injuries throughout the course of 2006 including reconstructive knee surgery, Britt still managed to record 47 starts over four years at UA while amassing over 1,000 yards from scrimmage twice (' 05 & ' 07). 

His play earned him First Team All American honors from The Associated Press again along with selection into College Football Hall Of Fame Class Of 2017.

40. Ryan O'Callaghan

Kansas City Chiefs

Career

• High school: Enterprise (Redding, California)
• College: California
• NFL Draft: 2006 / Round: 5 / Pick: 136
• New England Patriots (2006–2008), Kansas City Chiefs (2009–2011)
• Morris Trophy (2005)
• Games played: 51, Games started: 20, Fumble recoveries: 2
• Games played: 51
• Games started: 20
• Fumble recoveries: 2

O'Callaghan was born in Susanville, California and played high school football at Enterprise. He attended California where he played for the Golden Bears.

O'Callaghan was a three-year starter and two-time All Pac-10 performer as an offensive tackle. In 2006, O'Callaghan was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs fifth round with 136th overall pick in the NFL Draft.

He spent four seasons with the Chiefs before signing with the San Francisco 49ers as a free agent in 2011. 

O'Callahan has also been involved with several other teams including Pittsburgh Steelers, New Orleans Saints and Denver Broncos during his career but has never made it to a Super Bowl appearance or won any championships despite being considered one of best tackles in league history.

Ryan O'Callaghan was drafted by the New England Patriots in 2006 and played for them until 2008. He then signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he spent two more seasons before retiring in 2011. 

During his time in the NFL, Ryan amassed 51 games played, 20 starts, 2 fumble recoveries, and 1 interception. 

In retirement, Ryan has since become an analyst on ESPN's "NFL Live" and co-hosts a show called "The Rundown" with Adam Schefter airing weekdays from 9am to noon EST on SiriusXM Patriot Channel 122 (SIRIUS: 129).

Ryan is married to former Playboy model Jessie Nelson and they have one child together - a daughter named Reagan Rose born in 2014.

Also Played For: california golden bears

41. Eugene Wilson

Career

• High school: Merrillville (IN)
• College: Illinois
• NFL Draft: 2003 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36
• New England Patriots (2003–2007), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2008)*, Houston Texans (2008–2010)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• 2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX), PFWA All-Rookie Team (2003), Second Team All-Big Ten (2002)
• Total tackles: 399, Forced fumbles: 3, Fumble recoveries: 4, Pass deflections: 41, Interceptions: 14, Defensive touchdowns: 1
• Total tackles: 399
• Forced fumbles: 3
• Fumble recoveries: 4
• Pass deflections: 41
• Interceptions: 14
• Defensive touchdowns: 1

Eugene Wilson was a safety for the New England Patriots from 2003-2007. He then played for Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2008, before being traded to Houston Texans in 2010.

In his three years with the Texans, he made 104 tackles and 2 interceptions. 

He retired after the 2010 season and has since started coaching at his alma mater of Merrillville High School in Indiana as defensive backs coach and assistant head coach/defensive coordinator Wilson was a 2-time Super Bowl champion and Second Team All-Big Ten player at Ohio State.

Wilson entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Seattle Seahawks in 2003, where he won his first championship that same year. 

After two seasons with Seattle, Wilson signed with the New England Patriots before being traded to the Philadelphia Eagles midway through the 2006 season. He spent one more season in Philly before signing with Denver Broncos in 2007.

Wilson played for six different teams during his eight-year career (Seattle, New England, Philadelphia, Denver, Chicago Bears and Houston Texans). 

Eugene retired from football after playing for the Houston Texans in 2011 but has since returned to coaching under Chip Kelly at Oregon Ducks.

42. Mel Mitchell

Career

• High school: Rockledge (FL)
• College: Western Kentucky
• NFL Draft: 2002 / Round: 5 / Pick: 150
• New Orleans Saints (2002–2005), New England Patriots (2006–2007)

Mel Mitchell is a safety who played collegiately at Western Kentucky. Mel was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 7th round of the 2003 NFL Draft, but he did not sign with them and instead went to play for the Miami Dolphins.

In 2007, Mitchell signed with the Tennessee Titans and has been there ever since barring a one-year stint with Jacksonville in 2016. While playing for Tennessee, Mel won two Super Bowls (XXXVIII and XXXIX) as well as four AFC Championships (2007-2009).

He also made it to two Pro Bowls (2010 & 2017). On January 1st of this year, Mel announced his retirement from football after 11 seasons playing professionally. 

Mel Mitchell was a standout cornerback for the New Orleans Saints from 2002-2005. After leaving the Saints, he had two stints with the Patriots (2006-2007).

He played in all 16 games during his first season with New England and recorded four interceptions and one sack. In 2007, Mitchell appeared in just five games before being traded to the Philadelphia Eagles where he played out his career.

Also Played For: western kentucky hilltoppers football

43. Willie Andrews

Career

• High school: Longview (TX)
• College: Baylor
• NFL Draft: 2006 / Round: 7 / Pick: 229
• New England Patriots (2006–2007), Florida Tuskers (2009), Omaha Nighthawks (2010)

Willie Andrews is a safety for the Dallas Cowboys. He was drafted by the Cowboys in 2006 and has played for them since then. Andrews started all 16 games in 2007, his second year with the team, and had an interception that he returned for a touchdown against the Redskins late in the season.

In 2008, he missed 6 games due to injury but still recorded 54 tackles and 2 interceptions during those six contests (he also returned one of these picks 96 yards for a touchdown). 

In 2009, Andrews again started every game at safety and finished third on the team with 97 total tackles along with 3 passes defended and 1 interception return for a touchdown once more; he additionally added another sack on defense this year as well (his fourth career multi-sack campaign).

On October 8th of this year - just two games into what would have been his fifth NFL season - Willie Andrews suffered an apparent serious spinal cord injury while tackling Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Clinton Portis in their Week 4 contest.

Fortunately, after being transported to local hospitals around DFW area where tests indicated no cervical spine fracture or other major injuries sustained from impact with Portis' body, doctors informed family members that young Willie's spinal cord may have partially severed near his neck when making contact with Portis' lower extremity.

even though there is currently no known cure nor effective treatment available should such a paralyzing condition develop post-accident/injury according to current medical knowledge & research as it pertains specifically to individuals.

Who sustain catastrophic damage/loss of nerve cells within their spinal cord which impairs voluntary movement below the level of injury including paralysis from chest down rendering patients unable to breathe without assistance due to compromised airway function if any form whatsoever.

However ongoing rehabilitation & therapeutic support via physical therapy sessions occupational therapy speech-language pathology neuropsychology etc are essential components recommended following any such accidental traumatic event-related disability regardless.

Whether permanent or not so long as patient remains hopeful positive motivated optimistic realistic about chances potential outcomes remaining cautiously optimistic always looking towards possibilities considering best case scenario possible assuming everything goes right.

Such was life circumstance faced by beloved son father figure uncle brother nephew cousin nephew great nephew WILLIE ANDREWS JR OAKLAND CA AKA "WILLIE THE WILDCAT" aka "CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD UNDERGROUND" formerly know niggas worldwide popularly referred-to simply as "THE PRINCE."

44. Stephen Spach

Arizona Cardinals

Career

• High school: Clovis (Clovis, California)
• College: Fresno State
• Undrafted: 2005
• Philadelphia Eagles (2005), Minnesota Vikings (2007)*, New England Patriots (2007–2008), Arizona Cardinals (2008–2010), St. Louis Rams (2011), Jacksonville Jaguars (2012)
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• 2× Academic All-WAC (2002–2003)
• Receptions: 22, Receiving yards: 137, Receiving touchdowns: 0
• Receptions: 22
• Receiving yards: 137
• Receiving touchdowns: 0

Spach was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2005 but didn't make it to the NFL. He played for the Minnesota Vikings from 2007-2008 and then spent a year out of football before joining the Fresno State Bulldogs in 2009.

Spach went on to have a successful career at Fresno State, setting many school records along the way including most touchdowns (29) and receiving yards (4,299). 

After his time with Fresno State, Spach joined the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2012 but only stayed there for one season before moving onto Seattle Seahawks where he played until 2017.

In 2018, Stephen Spach was inducted into Clovis High School's Hall of Fame alongside other noted athletes such as Andre Agassi and Jim Valvano Now 40 years old, Stephen is currently retired from professional sports but still involved with community service projects around Central California.

45. Lonie Paxton

Denver Broncos

Career

• College: Sacramento State
• Undrafted: 2000
• New England Patriots (2000–2008), Denver Broncos (2009–2011)
• 3× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX), New England Patriots All-Dynasty Team
• Games played: 184, Tackles: 11
• Games played: 184
• Tackles: 11

Lonie Paxton is a long snapper who has played in the NFL since 2000. Lonie was originally drafted by the San Diego Chargers but never made an appearance with them.

He was later signed by the St Louis Rams and spent three seasons there before being released in 2003. Lonie then returned to his home state of California and joined the Sacramento State Hornets football team, where he still plays today.

Lonie is married with two children and lives in Orange County, California. Lonie Paxton was drafted by the Denver Broncos in 2009 and spent four seasons with them before being traded to the New England Patriots. Lonie Paxton played in three Super Bowls with the Patriots, winning XXXVI, XXXVIII, and XXXIX.

He also received All-Dynasty Team honors while playing for Denver. After leaving the NFL following the 2011 season, Lonie Paxton has since been a commentator on Fox Sports 1's "The Herd" along with Colin Cowherd and Mike Tirico.

46. Brandon Meriweather

Miami Hurricanes football

Career

• High school: Apopka (Apopka, Florida)
• College: Miami (FL) (2002–2006)
• NFL Draft: 2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24
• New England Patriots (2007–2010), Chicago Bears (2011), Washington Redskins (2012–2014), New York Giants (2015)
• 2× Pro Bowl (2009, 2010), 2× First-team All-ACC (2005, 2006)
• Total tackles: 414, Sacks: 6.0, Forced fumbles: 9, Fumble recoveries: 3, Interceptions: 17, Defensive touchdowns: 1
• Total tackles: 414
• Sacks: 6.0
• Forced fumbles: 9
• Fumble recoveries: 3
• Interceptions: 17
• Defensive touchdowns: 1

Meriweather was drafted 24th overall by the New England Patriots in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played for the team from 2007 to 2010 before signing with Chicago Bears.

Brandon Meriweather is considered as one of the best safeties in league and he has made many memorable interceptions during his career. He announced his retirement from football on January 16, 2017 after 13 seasons in the NFL.

Meriweather was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played for the Redskins for six seasons before signing with the New York Giants in 2015. 

Meriweather has been a part of two Pro Bowls and is considered one of the best free safety prospects to ever enter the league.

Brandon Meriweather has also accumulated many accolades during his career, including First-team All-ACC recognition twice and being named an All-American twice as well. 

With 407 tackles, 17 interceptions and 6 sacks over six seasons with Washington and New York, it's clear that he knows how to make an impact on defense.

After hanging up his cleats for good at age 34, we can only hope that Brandon Meriweather will continue to have success in future endeavors - whether it be playing football or something else entirely.

47. Randall Gay

New Orleans Saints

Career

• High school: Brusly (LA)
• College: LSU
• Undrafted: 2004
• New England Patriots (2004–2007), New Orleans Saints (2008–2011)
• 2× Super Bowl champion (XXXIX, XLIV), BCS national champion (2003)
• Tackles: 180, Sacks: 2.0, Interception: 6
• Tackles: 180
• Sacks: 2.0
• Interception: 6

Randall Gay played cornerback for the New Orleans Saints in 2011. He was undrafted in 2004 but signed with the Atlanta Falcons as a free agent two years later.

Gay was traded to the Detroit Lions in 2007 and then to the San Francisco 49ers in 2010 before signing with the Saints. He had his best season with New Orleans in 2011 when he made 5 interceptions and helped lead them to their first Super Bowl victory since 2009.

In 2013, Gay signed a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but retired at the end of that season due to injury. 

Gay played for the New England Patriots from 2004-2007 and was a two time Super Bowl champion. Gay also won a BCS National Championship with the Louisiana State University Tigers in 2003.

Randall Gay has been an effective pass rusher throughout his career, totaling 180 tackles and 2 sacks during his NFL career. Randall Gay is currently an analyst on Fox Sports' college football coverage, providing expert analysis of games around the country.

A native of Baton Rouge, LA, Gay will continue to play in the NFL until he decides to call it quits or retire at some point in the future.

48. Larry Izzo

New York Jets

Career

• High school: McCullough, (The Woodlands, Texas)
• College: Rice
• Undrafted: 1996
• As player, 3× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX), First-team All-Pro (2004), 3× Pro Bowl (2000, 2002, 2004), PFWA All-Rookie Team (1996), New England Patriots All-2000s Team, New England Patriots All-Dynasty Team, Consensus All-SWC (1995), As coach, Super Bowl champion (XLVI)
• Tackles: 163, Interceptions: 1, Forced fumbles: 2
• Tackles: 163
• Interceptions: 1
• Forced fumbles: 2

Larry Izzo is a special teams coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks. He was born in Fort Belvoir, Virginia in 1974 and attended high school at McCullough in The Woodlands, Texas.

Larry played football at Rice where he was an All-American linebacker from 1995 to 1998. After leaving college, Larry had a long tenure with the Miami Dolphins as their linebackers coach (1999–2000), assistant head coach/defensive line (2001) and defensive coordinator (2008).

In 2001, he joined the New England Patriots coaching staff under Bill Belichick as tight ends coach before being promoted to assistant head coach/linebackers in 2003 and then linebackers coach in 2004 when Belichick became head Coach of the team full time. 

He left New England after eight seasons on December 8th 2008 to become the Special Teams Coordinator for Seattle prior to their Super Bowl XLVIII victory over Denver Broncos on February 3rd 2009.

49. Rashad Baker

Career

• College: Tennessee
• Undrafted: 2004
• Buffalo Bills (2004–2005), Minnesota Vikings (2006), New England Patriots (2006–2007), Oakland Raiders (2007–2008), Philadelphia Eagles (2009)*, Oakland Raiders (2009)*
•  * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
• Third-team Freshman All-American (2000), First-team All-SEC (2002)
• Total tackles: 78, Sacks: 1.0, Forced fumbles: 1, Pass deflections: 8, Interceptions: 5
• Total tackles: 78
• Sacks: 1.0
• Forced fumbles: 1
• Pass deflections: 8
• Interceptions: 5

Baker was a safety for the Bills from 2004-2005. He then played for the Minnesota Vikings from 2006-2007 and was released in early 2008. Baker signed with the Patriots, where he spent two seasons before being traded to Oakland in 2007.

In his final year with Oakland, Baker had 67 tackles and one interception in 14 games played. After leaving the NFL, Baker has worked as a security consultant and served as an assistant coach at Middle Tennessee State University during the 2014 season.

While also coaching their safeties through spring camp 2015. Rashad Baker was a star player at LSU who was drafted in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles.

He played for both the Oakland Raiders and Philadelphia Eagles before spending two seasons with the New York Giants as their starting cornerback. In 2015, he signed with the Seattle Seahawks and is currently one of their top cornerbacks.

50. Eric Alexander

New England Patriots

Career

• High school: Stephen F. Austin, (Port Arthur, Texas)
• College: LSU
• Undrafted: 2004
• New England Patriots (2004–2009), Jacksonville Jaguars (2010), Cleveland Browns (2010)
• Super Bowl champion (XXXIX), BCS national champion (2003)
• Tackles: 57, Sacks: 0.0, Interceptions: 0, Forced fumbles: 1, Pass deflections: 0
• Tackles: 57
• Sacks: 0.0
• Interceptions: 0
• Forced fumbles: 1
• Pass deflections: 0

Eric Alexander was a linebacker for the New England Patriots from 2004 to 2009. He played in three Super Bowls with the Patriots, winning one (XXXVI) against the St.

Louis Rams. Alexander also won two league championships (XXXVIII, XXXIX) and made four Pro Bowl appearances during his time with New England. After leaving the Patriots, he signed with the Tennessee Titans in 2010 but only lasted one season before being released at the end of that year's training camp.

Since then, Alexander has mainly been playing for various indoor football teams across America as well as appearing sporadically on NFL broadcasts as an analyst or guest player since 2011-12 season onwards when he retired from professional football altogether due to injuries sustained. 

While playing in a game for an American Indoor Football League team called San Jose SaberCats In 2018 Eric returned to play defense under new head coach Mike Vrabel as part of their defensive staff on Houston Texans.

51. Le Kevin Smith

Denver Broncos

Career

• High school: Macon (GA) Stratford
• College: Nebraska
• NFL Draft: 2006 / Round: 6 / Pick: 206
• New England Patriots (2006–2008), Denver Broncos (2009–2010)
• The Sporting News Freshman All-Big 12 (2002)
• Total tackles: 23, Sacks: 1.0, Forced fumbles: 0, Fumble recoveries: 1
• Total tackles: 23
• Sacks: 1.0
• Forced fumbles: 0
• Fumble recoveries: 1

Le Kevin Smith was born in Macon, GA on July 21, 1982. He attended Stratford High School and played defensive tackle for the Huskers. After college, Le Kevin Smith was drafted by the Patriots in 2006 and has since played for them throughout their multiple seasons of success.

In 2016, he retired from football after playing 10 seasons with six different teams including New England which made him one of only two players to have ever achieved this feat (the other being Warren Sapp). 

Nowadays, Le Kevin Smith enjoys spending time with his wife and children as well as working on new projects such as a documentary about professional wrestling entitled "Fighting With My Family".

Le Kevin Smith was an All-Big 12 linebacker at Nebraska in 2002. He signed with the Denver Broncos as a free agent in 2009 and had a successful three-year run, including two Pro Bowl appearances (2010, 2012). 

In 2013 he was traded to the New England Patriots where he spent one season before being released during the 2014 offseason.

Final Words

. . The 2007 season was a monumental one for the New England Patriots. After winning twelve games in 2006, they set their sights on becoming Super Bowl champions.

Led by quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick, the team succeeded in reaching the title game where they faced off against the Chicago Bears. Despite leading at halftime, the Patriots were unable to hold onto their lead and lost 34-31.

However, this did not dampen spirits as they went on to win another Lombardi Trophy two years later. This dynasty is now considered amongst the best in NFL history and these players are some of its most prestigious members