The Patriots drafted them that spring, and each made significant contributions for New England last season.

The Patriots drafted Wilfork with the 21st overall pick.

Peter was originally drafted by the New England Patriots, then dropped after local groups protested.

Pochman was drafted two rounds later by the New England Patriots.

The previous day, the Patriots drafted another tight end, Rob Gronkowski.

The Patriots also drafted for character.

Reid was drafted in the 4th round (113th overall) by the New England Patriots in 2004.

After being drafted by the New England Patriots, he continued to minister as an evangelist at a local Boston church.

Peter was initially drafted by the New England Patriots, but the team waived him a few weeks later, citing those incidents as the primary reason.

The Patriots drafted ahead of the Browns, however, and Law went to New England.