The New England Patriots are fresh off their sixth Super Bowl win, their 11th Super Bowl appearance and their 20th division championship. The organization has had no shortage of excellent players.
With the NFL celebrating its 100th season, we took on the task of ranking the 100 best players in Patriots history. Whether its quarterback Tom Brady, offensive tackle Leon Gray or running back Curtis Martin, we did our best to weigh their contributions to the Patriots, along with what they did in the league on other teams. (Those contributions elsewhere carried less weigh in these rankings, however.)
Here are the team’s best players from Nos. 100-1 going back to the 1960s when the Boston Patriots debuted in the AFL.
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100. RB Craig James (1983-1984)
A series of shoulder dislocations prematurely ended James’ promising career. Before hanging up his cleats, he had an impressive Pro Bowl season in 1985 with 263 carries for 1,227 yards and five touchdowns.
99. OL Max Lane (1994–2000)
He was a solid and reliable starter all over the offensive line, including a part-time role as a tight end for blocking only. He is on the Patriots All-1990s Team.
98. OL Tom Neville (1965–1977)
Despite being a seventh-round draft choice in 1965, he spent 13 seasons serving as the team’s tackle. He was an All-Star in 1966, and was a member of the Patriots’ All-1960s team.
97. TE Russ Francis (1975–1980)
He was a three-time Pro Bowler after New England selected him at 16th overall out of Oregon. In his eight seasons with the Patriots, he had 207 catches for 3,157 yards and 28 touchdowns.
96. S Patrick Chung (2009–2012, 2014–present)
As versatile as defensive weapons get, Chung has been a staple in the Patriots defense, playing as a strong safety who patrols the front-seven in run defense as often as he spends time in coverage. He has 11 career interceptions and 476 tackles to go with his three Super Bowl wins.
95. OL Damien Woody (1999–2003)
He was a two-time Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII) and a Pro Bowler in 2002. He spent most of his tenure with the Patriots at center where started 76 games. However, he struggled with shotgun snaps, and was forced to move to guard in that formation.
94. OL Nick Kaczur (2005–2010)
He was a five-year starter for the Patriots before suffering a back injury in 2010 that ended his season and resulted in his eventual release.
93. OG Joe Andruzzi (2000–2004)
He picked a good five years to join the Patriots. He made four Super Bowl appearances and won three (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX). During that span, he started every game but eight.
92. CB Chuck Shonta (1960–1967)
Shonta was an AFL All-Star selection in 1966, and is a member of the Patriots All-1960s (AFL) Team. He played 105 games with 15 interceptions.
91. FB Most Tatupu (1978–1990)
The fullback had 612 carries for 2,415 yards and 18 touchdowns during his career with 96 receptions for 843 yards and two touchdowns. He was an excellent blocker and was an ace on special teams, particularly in kick coverage.
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90. RT Sebastian Vollmer (2009–2016)
Vollmer was a stabilizing force on the right side of the Patriots offensive line — even moving over to the blindside in a pinch. He was a two-time Super Bowl champion and, when healthy, was a reliable contributor.
89. OLB Don Blackmon (1981–1987)
During his career, Blackmon started 72 of his 89 games with 541 tackles, 30.5 sacks and five interceptions. He retired early after suffering a neck injury
88. OT Shelby Jordan (1975–1982)
Jordan played on the Super Bowl XVIII-winning team with the Los Angeles Raiders. He played nine or more games in his seven seasons with the Patriots and started 16 games in three of them.
87. OG Ron Wooten (1981–1988)
He played 98 games and started 96 of them during his seven professional seasons after he joined the NFL as a sixth-round pick.
86. OG Sam Adams (1972–1980)
Aside from sharing a name with one of Boston’s most famous beer brewers, Adams played in New England for nine seasons before spending one season with the New Orleans Saints.
85. RB Tony Collins (1981–1987)
Collins was a Pro Bowl selection in 1983, and played with the Patriots in Super Bowl XX. His 1983 season was his most productive, when he had 1,049 yards and 10 touchdowns.
84. LB Larry McGrew (1980–1989)
During 10 seasons in New England, He helped the Patriots reach the Super Bowl in 1986, but didn’t nab a title until joining the Giants. With them, he beat the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXV in 1990. He finished his career with 133 tackles and 13.5 sacks.
83. LT Nate Solder (2011–2017)
He made for a reliable blindside protector for Brady for much of his stint with the Patriots. Along with winning Super Bowl XLIX and Super Bowl LI with the Patriots, Solder played in 98 games and started 95. He also had a touchdown catch against the Colts in the AFC championship.
82. QB Jim Plunkett (1971–1975)
His worst seasons were with the Patriots at the outset of his career after New England took him at No. 1 overall. Plunkett won two Super Bowls (XV, XVIII) with the Raiders. With New England, he had a 23-38 record with a 48.5 completion percentage, 9,932 passing yards, 62 touchdowns and 87 interceptions.
81. CB Maurice Hurst (1989–1995)
After his prolific career with 386 tackles, 27 interceptions and four forced fumbles, Hurst was named to the Patriots All-1990s Team.
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80. OG Dan Connolly (2007–2014)
Connolly is a Super Bowl champion (XLIX), but he is most famous for setting the record for the longest kick return by an offensive lineman with his 71-yarder against the Packers in 2010.
79. QB Steve Grogan (1975–1990)
He finished his career completing 52.3 percent of his passes for 26,886 yards, 182 touchdowns and 208 interceptions. Early in his career, he made use of his legs and finished his career with 445 carries for 2,176 yards and 35 touchdowns. His record was 75-60.
78. OT Marcus Cannon (2011–present)
Cannon has been one of the most reliable and steady performers at a position which few teams can find consistency. Maybe he’s dealt with more injuries than the Patriots would like, but he’s been crucial in the last three-Super-Bowl-winning stretch.
77. WR Irving Fryar (1984–1992)
His best seasons came after he left the Patriots. He only logged one of his five 1,000-yard seasons in New England. In 1991, he had 68 receptions for 1,014 yards and three touchdowns. He struggled with injuries in the other eight seasons with the team.
76. DE Brent Williams (1986–1993)
His eight years with the Patriots came with solid production. He averaged 6.8 sacks per year over his first five years with New England.
75. RB Corey Dillon (2004–2006)
After seven productive years with the Cincinnati Bengals, Dillon finished his career in New England, where he enjoyed the best season of his career with 345 carries, 1,635 yards and 12 touchdowns on the way to winning Super Bowl XXXIX.
74. OG Shaq Mason (2015-present)
He’s deserving of Pro Bowl nods, even if he has none. Still, he’s got two Super Bowls on his resume, and he has long been one the Patriots’ best offensive linemen. The former Georgia Tech (and triple-option) product entered the league with questions about his pass protection. But in recent years, he has become one of the NFL’s most dominant guards.
73. FB Larry Garron (1960–1968)
The four-time AFL All-Star had a career-best year in 1963 when he had 175 rushes for 750 yards and two touchdowns with 26 catches for 418 yards and two touchdowns. He finished his career with 944 touches for 5,483 yards and 40 touchdowns.
72. S Fred Marion (1982–1991)
He was a Pro Bowler and All-Pro in 1985 when he logged seven interceptions with 185 return yards. He finished his career with 29 interceptions and 144 games played.
71. Terry Glenn, WR (1996–2001)
In his final season with the Patriots, he helped the Patriots in their pursuit of Super Bowl XXXVI, but Glenn didn’t play due to an injury. He joined the Packers and the Cowboys for the final six years of his career. His best season with the Patriots was his rookie year when he had 90 receptions for 1,132 yards and six touchdowns.
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70. LB Vincent Brown (1988–1995)
He finished his carer with five seasons with 100 tackles or more. He logged 158 tackles in 1993 when he also had one interception and one forced fumble.
69. DE Chandler Jones (2012–2015)
Upon joining the Arizona Cardinals, Jones’ statistics have popped, with him averaging 13.6 sacks per season after the Patriots. But that’s not because he wasn’t already excellent in New England. The scheme limited his ability to rack up sacks. His versatility was key in helping New England win Super Bowl XLIX.
68. CB Asante Samuel (2003–2007)
Samuel was a four-time Pro Bowler and a two-time Super Bowl champion. He also logged an absurd 10 interceptions and 26 deflections with the team in 2006. Samuel wasn’t an immediate standout in New England, as he joined the team as a fourth-round draft choice.
67. DE Trey Flowers (2015–2018)
He led the Patriots in sacks from 2016 to 208, and ended his four-year tenure in New England with two Super Bowl wins. The Detroit Lions signed him to a five-year, $90 million deal during the 2019 offseason, a signal of how much respect he earned around the NFL after joining the Patriots as a fourth round pick.
66. OG Charley Long (1961–1969)
The Boston Patriots standout played nine seasons and was a two-time AFL All-Star selection.
65. Sam Cunningham, FB (1973–1982)
Cunningham finished his career with 1,385 carries for 5,453 yards and 43 touchdowns. He was a Pro Bowler in 1978, but his best season was in 1977 when he had 270 carries for 1,015 yards and touchdowns with 42 receptions for 370 yards and a touchdown.
64. WR Deion Branch (2002–2005, 2010–2012)
A longtime favorite target for Brady, Branch spent seven seasons in New England, separated by a five-year stint with the Seattle Seahawks. He won two Super Bowls with New England and was the MVP in Super Bowl XXXIX. His career-highs came in 2005 when he had 78 receptions for 998 yards and five touchdowns.
63. LB Ted Johnson (1995–2004)
His 10-year career came with three Super Bowl wins (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX). He retired in 2004 after winning his third, finishing his career with 125 regular-season appearances, 763 tackles, 11.5 sacks, one interception, six forced fumbles and seven fumble recoveries.
62. LB Tom Addison (1960–1967)
He’s a member of the Boston Patriots All-Time AFL Team. He was also a AFL Player Association’s first president. He was considered one of the best run defending linebackers in the AFL during the 60s, but still managed to log 16 career interceptions.
61. DL Houston Antwine (1961–1971)
Antwine was a six-time AFL All-Star during his 11 seasons with the Patriots. For Boston (and New England), he had 39 sacks, four fumble recoveries and one interception in 142 regular season games.
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60. LB Jerod Mayo (2008–2015)
Mayo was the heart and soul of New England’s defense for much of his tenure. That’s why he has quickly risen the ranks of the Patriots coaching staff. His NFL career was short and sweet: eight seasons, 808 tackles, eight forced fumbles, three interceptions and 11 sacks. He helped the team win Super Bowl XLIX and was a two-time Pro Bowler.
59. CB Ronnie Lippett (1983–1991)
He logged an eight-interception season in 1986, which included a two-interception performance against Dan Marino’s Dolphins. In eight seasons for New England, he played 122 games with 24 interceptions and two touchdowns.
58. OG Len St. Jean (1964–1973)
St. Jean played for the Patriots from 1964 to 1973. During that span they were the Boston Patriots, the NFL Boston Patriots and the New England Patriots. Known as the “Boston Strong Boy,” he played both sides of the ball at defensive end, linebacker, offensive tackle and guard. He was named an AFL All-Star at guard.
57. OG Stephen Neal (2001–2010)
He was one of Belichick’s crowning jewels of development and outside-the-box thinking. But Belichick can’t — and won’t — take all the credit for Neal’s transition from wrestler to NFL offensive lineman. He was the 1999 world wrestling champion. Despite injuries, Neal was a starter from 2004 until he retired in 2010 — including in Super Bowl XXXIX.
56. DE Ty Warren (2003–2010)
He spent eight years with the Patriots before joining the Denver Broncos for his final two NFL seasons. In his first two NFL seasons, Warren won Super Bowls XXXVIII and XXXIX. A Belichick favorite, he finished his career with 376 tackles and 20.5 sacks.
55. LB Chris Slade (1993–2000)
Slade was a Pro Bowler in 1997 and finished his career (eight years with the Patriots, one year with the Carolina Panthers) with 142 regular season appearances, 108 starts, 665 tackles, 53.5 quarterback sacks, 16 forced fumbles, three interceptions and two touchdowns.
54. DE Rob Ninkovich (2009–2016)
His contributions get lost in statistics, as Ninkovich, a two-time Super Bowl champion, was a team captain and leader for his eight seasons in New England. He had three seasons with eight sacks and two more with 6.5. He also tallied 475 career tackles.
53. K Stephen Gostkowski (2006–present)
He is a tricky Patriot to rank, because he has three Super Bowl wins and leads the franchise in points scored. He has also missed crucial kicks in big games, which has complicated his legacy slightly. But it’s hard to imagine the Patriots having as much success without Gostkowski’s consistency — even with the recent streak (if you can even call it that) of misses.
52. LB Dont’a Hightower (2012–present)
You mean Mr. February? Hightower isn’t just one of the many great linebackers to join the Patriots. He’s also one of the team’s most clutch postseason players. He was outstanding in the 2019 playoffs. And he made the game-changing strip sack on Matt Ryan that changed the complexion of Super Bowl LI.
51. TE Jim Colclough (1961–1968)
For his first six seasons in the NFL from 1960 to 1965, Colclough had over 600 yards every year. His 1961 and 1962 seasons were most impressive the he combined for 82 catches for 1,625 yards and 19 touchdowns.
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50. C Bill Lenkaitis (1971–1981)
Not only did he serve as starter at center and guard for the Patriots for 11 years, but he was also the team’s dentist.
49. DT Ray Hamilton (1973–1981)
He spent his entire career in New England from 1973 through 1981. He then became the assistant defensive line coach, and served as a coach in Super Bowl XX.
48. CB Stephon Gilmore (2017–present)
He hasn’t spent much time with the Patriots, but he’s done incredible work in his two years. He’s a Super Bowl champion, and has proven to be one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL — and perhaps in franchise history. But he needs to do it for longer to move up this list.
47. RB James White (2014–present)
A three-time Super Bowl champion, White was the team’s honorary MVP (according to Tom Brady) in Super Bowl LI when the running back set Super Bowl records for catches (14) and points scored (20 points) and tied the records for touchdowns (3). He has logged 40 or more receptions in four of his five NFL seasons.
46. C Pete Brock (1976–1987)
In 1979, Brock left tackle, tight end, wing back and long snapper in one series of downs in the Patriots’ 27-7 victory over the Chicago Bears. That’s what Bill Belichick’s dreams are made of.
45. S Roland James (1980–1990)
The 1980 first-round pick played 11 seasons for the Patriots. He logged 29 interceptions, including three in one quarter against Joe Ferguson in 1983.
44. S Lawyer Milloy (1996–2002)
He left New England in 2002 after wining one Super Bowl. His release was one of the first examples of Bill Belichick’s ruthlessness. The team would win back-to-back titles in 2003 and 2004. But his tenure with the Patriots was impressive, as he was a team captain. He made four Pro Bowls.
43. TE Ben Coates (1991–1999)
Coates was a five-time Pro Bowler who had six seasons with 600 yards or more. He posted a career-high with nine touchdowns in 1996, and had his best season in 1994 when he had 96 receptions for 1,174 yards and seven touchdowns. He capped off his career with one season in Baltimore, where he won Super Bowl XXXV.
42. QB Vito ‘Babe’ Parilli (1961–1967)
His stats won’t look pretty in present day, but he was a three-time AFL All-Star in his era and, with the Jets, he was a Super Bowl champion. In seven seasons with Boston, he went 44-32-7 while completing 47.2% of his passes for 16,747 yards, 132 touchdowns and 138 interceptions. He also had 228 carries for 949 yards and 14 touchdowns.
41. RB Kevin Faulk (1999–2011)
A member of the Patriots Hall of Fame, Faulk helped the team win Super Bowls XXXVI, XXXVIII and XXXIX. He had eight seasons with 30 or more receptions.
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40. CB Malcolm Butler (2014–2017)
He sealed Super Bowl XLIX with one of the greatest plays in the history of the NFL’s championship game. He was in the starting secondary during a winning effort in Super Bowl LI, but Bill Belichick inexplicably benched him for Super Bowl LII, which brought his tenure in New England to an infamous end.
39. CB Darrelle Revis (2014)
How do you rank Revis, a player who spent so much time tormenting Brady? Revis spent one year with the Patriots amid eight years with the Jets. But in that one year, Revis was an absolute stud, and helped the Patriots win Super Bowl XLIX.
38. RB Curtis Martin (1995–1997)
He was a star with the Patriots but didn’t stop when he joined the New York Jets after just three seasons in New England. He finished his career with 14,101 rushing yards, 3,329 receiving yards and 100 touchdowns (90 rushing, 10 receiving).
37. LB Mike Vrabel (2001-2008)
The linebacker, who is now the Tennessee Titans head coach, spent eight seasons with the Patriots, joining them just in time for their three-Super Bowl-winning spree. He had a 12.5-sack season in 2007 and made 108 tackles in 2005. What really showed his versatility is his touchdown totals with 10 receptions and 10 touchdowns on his career.
36. DT Vince Wilfork (2004–2014)
For a while, Wilfork was the mold for 3-4 nose tackles in the NFL. The 325-pound hulking defensive tackles had shocking athleticism and versatility. He finished with five Pro Bowl nods and two Super Bowl titles. He was also a longstanding captain on the Patriots defense during his 11 seasons with the team.
35. Devin McCourty, S (2010–present)
He has been the Patriots’ failsafe since 2011 when he converted from cornerback to safety. During that span, McCourty has been the field general of the secondary during three Super Bowl wins. His two Pro Bowl trips don’t do justice to his contributions to the Patriots.
34. WR Troy Brown (1993–2007)
His 2001 season helped Tom Brady become the player he is today. Brown was Brady’s safety net with 101 receptions, 1,119 yards and five touchdowns. That was his career-best year for catches and yards. Brown, an eighth-round pick, established the slot role in Bill Belichick’s offense and paved the path for so many productive players that followed.
33. DL Jim Lee Hunt (1960–1970)
He was a four-time NFL All-Star and a four-time second-team AFL player. He led the Boston Patriots with nine sacks in 1966, and had 29 career sacks on 19 different quarterbacks.
32. WR Wes Welker (2007–2012)
He finished his career with the Patriots without a Super Bowl ring — and with ugly drops in Super Bowl XLVI and in the AFC championship the following year. But it’s entirely unfair to let those plays define his career with the Patriots. He was a five-time Pro Bowler and led the NFL in receptions for three seasons. Coming his 2011 and 2012 seasons, he had 240 receptions for 2,923 yards and 15 touchdowns.
31. OT Brian Holloway (1981–1986)
He was a three-time Pro Bowler for the Patriots and is considered one of the best tackles in the history of the franchise. He worked predominantly in concert with John Hannah.
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30. DE Julius Adams (1971–1985, 1987)
At different points in his career, Adams was the Patriots’ leader in tackles and sacks. He also won the Jim Lee Hunt Memorial Award for the most outstanding Patriots lineman. And he made the Pro Bowl in 1980.
29. LB Steve Nelson (1974–1987)
Nelson made three Pro Bowls while tallying more than 100 tackles in nine of his 14 seasons with the Patriots. He retired with 1,776 total tackles and joined the Patriots coaching staff, a testament to his leadership as a player.
28. DE Larry Eisenhauer (1961–1969)
The four-time All-Star played for the Boston Patriots for nine seasons. He is famous — or infamous? — for taking the snow-covered field at the Chiefs’ Municipal Stadium wearing just his helmet and a jockstrap. Imagine that happening in the era of social media.
27. S Rodney Harrison (2003–2008)
Inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame in 2019, Harrison was a tackling machine before and after joining the Patriots. He was only in New England for six seasons, spending his other nine pro seasons with the San Diego Chargers. But he made quick work in his short stint, helping the Patriots win two Super Bowls.
26. LB Junior Seau (2006–2009)
The late Seau was a Patriot for just four seasons, but he made quite the impression during that short span. While he joined New England at the point during their dynasty when they didn’t win a Super Bowl, he finished his career with 12 Pro Bowl nods. He is a Pro Football Hall of Famer.
25. FB Jim Nance (1965–1971)
Nance was AFL MVP in 1966, when he had 299 carries for 1,458 yards and 11 touchdowns. The following season, he had 269 carries for 1,216 yards and seven touchdowns. Nance was a two-time AFL All-Star and is in the Patriots Hall of Fame. He played for Boston/New England for seven seasons.
24. LB Tedy Bruschi (1996–2008)
He spent his entire career with the Patriots after being selected in the third round of the 1996 draft. During his time in New England, he was a three-time Super Bowl champion and a one-time Pro Bowler. He racked up 1,110 tackles and 30.5 quarterback sacks during his career, which earned him a spot in the Patriots Hall of Fame.
23. LB Willie McGinest (1994–2005)
His Patriots tenure predated Belichick, but when the coach arrived, he leaned heavily upon McGinest to start a new era in Patriots history. McGinest helped New England win three Super Bowls and has the most career postseason sacks of all time (16). He is in the Patriots Hall of Fame.
22. C Dan Koppen (2003–2011)
He was the anchor of the Patriots offensive line for two Super Bowl wins (XXXVIII, XXXIX). He made just one Pro Bowl, but the fifth-round pick played in 136 games and started 132. During that Pro Bowl season (2007), he played in 15 games and didn’t allow a sack.
21. DE Richard Seymour (2001–2008)
He didn’t finish his career in New England, which may have dinged his reputation slightly among Patriots fans. Belichick’s decision to move on from Seymour has somehow counted against him. But make no mistake: He was an incredible player, with three Super Bowl wins, seven Pro Bowl nods and 57.5 career sacks.
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20. CB Raymond Clayborn (1977–1989)
Clayborn enetered the NFL as a 1977 first-round pick, and finished his career as a three-time Pro Bowler and a member of the Patriots Hall of Fame. He logged 36 interceptions, which he returned for 555 yards and a touchdown. He also infamously got into a fight with a reporter.
19. K/WR Gino Cappelletti (1960-1969)
He worked in an era when kicking wasn’t pretty. But he finished his career hitting 52.9% of his kicks (176 of 333), which made him a five-time All-Star and a five-time scoring leader. He did that while record 292 receptions for 4,589 yards and 42 touchdowns. He is in the Patriots Hall of Fame, and his No. 20 jersey is retired. He won the 1964 American Football League MVP award.
18. OT Leon Gray (1973–1978)
Voted into the Patriots Hall of Fame in 2019, Gray was a three-time AP first-team All-Pro selection. He spent five years with the Patriots before joining the Houston Oilers and then the New Orleans Saints.
17. QB Drew Bledsoe (1993–2001)
His legacy gets complicated because Bledsoe’s downfall led to the rise of the greatest quarterback in NFL history, Tom Brady. But Bledsoe dug the Patriots out of a dark era of football when they seemed to do nothing but lose. Bledsoe (98-95 career win-loss record) finished his career having completed 57.2 percent of his passes for 44,611 yards, 251 touchdowns and 206 interceptions.
16. WR Julian Edelman (2009–present)
In the regular season, Edelman has topped 1,000 yards in just two seasons, in part because he served as Wes Welker’s backup. Injuries and a suspension have also interfered with his regular-season production. But in the postseason, Edelman has been a monster — he is second in postseason history with 115 receptions and receiving yards with 1,412. He has won three Super Bowls and was MVP of Super Bowl LIII.
15. OT Matt Light (2001–2011)
The 2001 second-round pick was a three-time Super Bowl champion and a three-time Pro Bowler. Despite his small frame (6-foot-4, 305 pounds), he protected Brady through the first three Super Bowl wins of the dynasty years.
14. WR Randy Moss (2007–2010)
Had he spent more time on the Patriots, he might be higher on this list. He is one of the most talented wideouts to ever play the game, and helped New England shatter passing records with a 2007 season in which he had 98 catches for 1,493 yards and an NFL-record 23 touchdowns.
13. WR Stanley Morgan (1977–1989)
In 1986, Morgan logged 84 receptions for 1,491 yards and 10 touchdowns. He put up numbers like Antonio Brown or Odell Beckham Jr. at a time when few receivers did so. Morgan was second in receiving only to Jerry Rice that year. Morgan finished his career as a four-time Pro Bowler with 557 receptions, 10,716 yards and 72 touchdowns.
12. K Adam Vinatieri (1996–2005)
He’s destined for the Pro Football Hall of Fame after four Super Bowl wins with two different teams, including his first three with the Patriots. He has hit so many clutch kicks, including his most famous strike, a game-winner in the “Snow Bowl” in the 2001 divisional round.
11. LB Nick Buoniconti (1962–1968)
He won two Super Bowls with the Miami Dolphins, with whom he ended his 14-year career. With the Boston Patriots, he won the team’s Rookie of the Year award before appearing in five AFL All-Star Games. He may have entered the NFL as a 13th-round draft choice, but he is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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10. DL Bob Dee (1960–1967)
The Boston Patriots retired Dee’s No. 89 after he finished his career as a four-time AFL All-Star and a four-time AFL second-teamer. Dee, who had 33 quarterback sacks, is in the Patriots Hall of Fame.
9. OL Logan Mankins (2005–2013)
He missed just 14 games in his 11 seasons as the Patriots left guard and occasional left tackle. He was a seven-time Pro Bowler after being selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft.
8. OT Bruce Armstrong (1987–2000)
Armstrong was a six-time Pro Bowler after joining the league as a first-round pick in 1987. He retired in 2000, and the Patriots retired his No. 78.
7. C John Morris (1964–1974)
A six-time All-Star and one-time Pro Bowler, Morris was one of the best members of the Boston Patriots. He is in the Patriots Hall of Fame.
6. CB Mike Haynes (1976–1982)
Both a member of the Patriots Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Haynes was a nine-time Pro Bowler after joining the Patriots as the fifth overall pick in 1976. He won a Super Bowl with the Raiders.
5. CB Ty Law (1995–2004)
Voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019, Law was a physical cornerback who rarely lost his matchup. He was a three-time Super Bowl champion and a five-time Pro Bowler.
4. TE Rob Gronkowski (2010–2018)
He’s the best tight end ever to play in the NFL. He retired with three Super Bowl wins, five Pro Bowl nods, 521 receptions, 7,861 yards and 79 touchdowns.
3. DE Andre Tippett (1982–1988, 1990–1993)
Tippett finished his career with 100 sacks and logged a career-high 18.5 sacks in 1984. He was a five-time Pro Bowler and the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1985. He is in the Patriots Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
2. OG John Hannah (1973–1985)
One of the best offensive linemen in history, Hannah was a nine-time Pro Bowler and is a member of the Patriots Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
1. QB Tom Brady (2000-present)
He won six Super Bowls for the Patriots. There may be no better player in the history of the league, let alone the history of New England’s franchise.
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