Patriots Sign Jahlani Tavai's Brother - Undrafted Free Agent Tracker

Will the New England Patriots keep their impressive streak alive? Having an undrafted free agent make their final roster for a 20th consecutive season.

Last year both Brendon Schooler and DaMarcus Mitchell stuck after not being drafted. This year ... 

The Patriots improved their roster significantly during the NFL Draft, adding a No. 1 cornerback in Christian Gonzalez, four cornerbacks, speedy kick-returners, two receivers and even a new kicker and punter.

Alas, it ain't enough.

A look at the players the Patriots didn't draft, but instead signed as free agents heading into OTAs.

MAY 18

Justus Tavai, DT, San Diego State - In the wake of releasing veteran offensive lineman Yodny Cajuste, the Pats signed Jahlani's brother to get their roster back to 90 players.

APRIL 29

Jourdan Heilig, LB, Appalachian State - At 6-2 and 215 pounds, he's built more like a safety than linebacker and needs to make his mark on special teams to stick.

Johnny Lumpkin, TE, Louisiana - After seven years at the college level - two at Hutchinson Community College and and a whopping five at Louisiana - the 6-5, 264-pounder will get a shot to win a roster spot as a blocking tight end.

Malik Cunningham, QB, Louisville - For a moment it appeared the Pats were flirting with trading up for Kentucky's Will Levis. Instead they gave Mac Jones a long-overdue endorsement and are adding the dual-threat Cunningham, who combined for almost 4,000 yards and 39 touchdowns in 2021 but dropped off a sixth-year senior last season.

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