The Patriots will be trying to find some talent on the free agent market after the end of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Even before the 2025 NFL Draft came to an end, teams already started turning their attention to rookie free agency. The New England Patriots are no exception, and the expectation is that they will be quite busy: the team of head coach Mike Vrabel and quasi-general manager Eliot Wolf has 10 spots on its 90-man offseason roster left to fill.
In order to fill those, they will turn to the market of undrafted players. Given their long history of finding diamonds in the rough after the end of the seventh round, the Patriots will again be an attractive destination for unselected prospects.
That is true even with a new coaching staff in place. Linebacker-turned-head coach Mike Vrabel, after all, is likely to adhere to the Bill Belichick principles of giving every player a fair shot whether they come in drafted or undrafted, as veterans or as rookies.
Regardless of what will happen, though, we will track all of the news, rumors and eventual signings right here. Welcome to our 2025 Patriots Undrafted Free Agency Tracker.
Patriots undrafted free agency signings
LB Cam Riley (Florida State): After appearing in 46 games with 10 starts during four seasons at Auburn, Riley transferred to FSU. An off-the-ball linebacker and experienced special teamer, the 6-foot-4, 228-pounder added 12 more games and another start to his résumé. | Source
OL Jack Conley (Boston College): Over the course of six seasons at BC, Conley set the school’s all-time record with 60 in-game appearances. The big-bodied lineman, who stand at 6-foot-6, 330 pounds, has starter experience at both right guard and right tackle. | Source
RB Lan Larison (UC Davis): UC Davis’ all-time leader in career all-purpose yards, Larison carried the ball 284 times for 1,465 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2024 and also added 62 catches for 847 yards and 6 more scores. The 5-foot-10, 209-pounder projects as a multi-purpose back. | Source
CB Brandon Crossley (SMU): After starting his career at Colorado State, Crossley spent five years at SMU. Primarily used as an outside cornerback, who registered six career interceptions, he moved all over the Mustangs’ secondary. | Source
S Josh Minkins (Cincinnati): A 6-foot-1, 207-pound box safety, Minkins split his college career between Louisville and Cincinnati. He brings a naturally versatile skillset to New England, having played several roles in the secondary and on special teams. | Source
WR Demeer Blankumsee (Memphis): Blankumsee started out at Toledo, but his career really took off after he transferred to Memphis in 2023. In two seasons with the Tigers, the 5-foot-10, 192-pound inside receiver caught 98 passes for 1,578 yards and 13 touchdowns. | Source
FB Brock Lampe (NIU): The fullback is back in New England. Lampe appeared in 42 games at NIU and was a team captain in 2024. The 6-foot-1, 244 pounder only touched the ball 38 times for 382 yards and 3 touchdowns in four seasons, but he played a vital role as a leader blocker in the run game. | Source
OT Cole Birdow (Merrimack): Birdow participated in the Patriots’ local pro day earlier this month. Primarily a right tackle at Merrimack, the 6-foot-5, 311-pounder also has some experience playing right guard. | Source
WR Efton Chism (Eastern Washington): Coming off a 1,300-yard season for the Cougars, Chism turned heads at the East-West Shrine Bowl early in the draft cycle with his smooth route running ability. If you’re looking for your prototypical Josh McDaniels slot receiver, here’s your guy. | Source
QB Ben Wooldridge (Louisiana): Wooldridge appeared in 29 games over his college career that started at Fresno State in 2019 and finished at Louisiana. He completed just under 61 percent of his passes while adding 461 yards on 134 rushes. He’ll join Drake Maye and Josh Dobbs as the third QB on New England’s depth chart. | Source
TE Gee Scott Jr. (Ohio State): Another Buckeye added to the mix, Scott wasn’t overly productive during his Ohio State tenure but carries an athletic profile after switching from wide receiver to tight end in 2021. His best football could be ahead of him as a pass catcher. | Source
TE C.J. Dippre (Alabama): Considered a draftable player, Dippre instead had to go to free agency to find a new home. He found one n New England, where he will compete against fellow depth tight ends Jaheim Bell and Jack Westover. He combines good size at 6-foot-5, 256 pounds and posted a 9.13 Relative Athletic Score in the pre-draft process. | Source
DL Wilfried Pene (Virginia Tech): A former tight end, Pene is a smaller, more athletic defensive lineman. He set personal bests with 3.5 sacks and 5.5 TFLs in his final season for the Hookies. | Source
S Jordan Polk (Texas State): After four seasons at Texas A&M Commerce, Polk transferred to Texas State in 2024 and promptly earned honorable All-Sun Belt recognition. The 5-foot-11, 189-pound defensive back projects as a box safety at the next level. | Source
WR Jeremiah Webb (South Alabama): Webb had a relatively quiet career early on at South Dakota and South Alabama, but he did enjoy a breakout of sorts in 2024. The 5-foot-11, 198-pound perimeter receiver finished his final season in college with 36 catches for 649 yards and 5 touchdowns. | Source
ED Eljiah Ponder (Cal Poly): A two-time first-team All-Big Sky selection, Ponder was a realistic candidate to get drafted. The 6-foot-3, 251-pound edge did not hear his name called despite registering 26.5 career sacks and getting a chance to showcase his talents at the East-West Shrine Bowl. | Source
DT Jahvaree Ritzie (North Carolina): A one-year starter at UNC, the 6-foot-4, 294-pounder registered 6.5 sacks and an interception return for a touchdown in 2024. He saw action in 50 total games during his four-year college career. | Source
Patriots rookie minicamp invites
DL Bryce Ganious (Wake Forest): An undersized defensive tackle at 6-foot-3, 293 pounds, Ganious started his career at Villanova before transferring to Wake Forest in 2023. He started 10 games for the Demon Deacons, registering 4.5 sacks. | Source
FB Duane Martin (Louisville): Listed as a tight end at Louisville, the 6-foot-1, 270-pounder will be trying to find a home as a fullback at the next level. He appeared in 52 games for the Cardinals, registering 11 touches for 117 yards and a touchdown. | Source
DL Hector Johnson (Endicott): A local invite from the D3 Endicott, Johnson leaves the Gulls as a two-time conference Defensive Player of the Year and second all-time in program history in sacks. | Source
Patriots UDFA rumors tracker
Louisville fullback Duane Martin joins the Patriots’ list of minicamp invites. | Source
The Patriots have invited Wake Forest defensive lineman Bryce Ganious to their rookie minicamp. | Source
Jordan Polk’s contract with the Patriots includes $45,000 in total guarantees including a $10,000 signing bonus. | Source
Lan Larison signed a deal including $175,000 in guarantees divided between a $150,000 salary guarantee and $25,000 signing bonus. | Source
Drake Maye’s former tight end, Bryson Nesbit, has signed with the Vikings. | Source
If you wanted to see OL Willie Lampkin in New England, you’ll be disappointed: he is joining the Rams. | Source
The Patriots expect to add a quarterback in rookie free agency, says Eliot Wolf.