Patriots host 17 tryout players at rookie minicamp

WACO, TX - SEPTEMBER 14: Air Force Falcons wide receiver Cade Harris (21) high steps out of a tackle during the college football game between Baylor Bears and Air Force Falcons on September 14, 2024, at McLane Stadium in Waco, TX. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images While all eyes are on first-round offensive tackle Caleb Lomu and the rest of their draft class, the New England Patriots are also hosting several free agents at their current rookie minicamp at Gillette Stadium. A total of 17 players are present vying for one of what is currently two open spots on the roster .

Some of the participants have previously been reported and therefore listed on our Patriots UDFA tracker . Others, meanwhile, are new additions to the list. Let’s meet both groups.

Previously unreported participants WR Cade Harris (Air Force): Standing at 5-foot-7, 182 pounds, Harris moved between wingback and wide receiver at Air Force. During his five seasons, he played in 41 games with 31 starts and registered 63 catches for 1,131 yards and five touchdowns as well as 120 carries for 681 yards and 10 scores. WR Jha’Quan Jackson (Tulane): Jackson was a sixth-round draft pick by the Titans in 2024, and also was part of the Saints and the UFL’s St.

Louis Battlehawks. The 5-foot-9, 188-pound slot receiver and return specialist has touched the ball twice on offense in his 12 career games, gaining 3 total yards, and averaged 7. 7 yards per punt return and 25.