Patriots Invite Absurd DL/Kicker Hybrid to Rookie Mini Camp

This would be Bill Belichick's dream player archetype.

Jan 17, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; A New England Patriots helmet sits on a table prior to a press / Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

The New England Patriots are starting to get creative in their pursuit of potential roster additions.

According to Ethan Hurwitz on Twitter/X, the Patriots have invited Peru State defensive tackle/kicker to their Rookie Mini Camp.

The Patriots have invited Peru State defensive tackle/punter Devin Adams to rookie minicamp, per source.

— Ethan Hurwitz (@HurwitzSports) May 1, 2024

Adams stands 6-foot-2, 286 pounds, standing out as a threat on both special teams and defense. During his time at Peru State, he was named All-Conference D-Lineman two times,earned a Defensive Player of the Year selection, andalsowas selected a two-time First Team All-Conference selection as a punter.

On the defensive side of the ball, he secured 156 total tackles and 20.5 sacks throughout his college career. It's not often you see a player enter as a threat as a kicker and a defensive lineman, but leave it to the Patriots to inevitably be the team to find one.

When asking Peru State head coach Phil Ockinga about what Adams can bring to a team, he stated the defense/special teams hybrid is "poised to make a big impact in the NFL" as a player "who truly loves the game."

While his place on the 53-man is far from guaranteed with a few months to go in the offseason, the opportunity to compete in camp puts Adams one step closer to landing in play for a roster spot.