Patriots’ Quintayvious Hutchins charged with domestic assault

Hutchins pleaded not guilty in court in Newton, Mass., on Wednesday and was released. He will return to court for a hearing on a date yet to be determined.

“We are aware of the report involving Quintayvious Hutchins," the Patriots said in a statement on the matter. "We take these matters very seriously and are in the process of gathering additional information. We will not have further comment at this time.”

New England used the last of its nine draft picks on Hutchins, whom the team chose at No. 247 overall in the seventh round. The selection enabled Hutchins to stay in the area after a four-year playing career at Boston College.

Hutchins did not record huge production at BC, where he logged nine tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks in 43 games, but was an integral cog on special teams. A similar role may be in store for Hutchins if he makes the Patriots’ roster, though the NFL could discipline the 23-year-old at the outset of his career.

Hutchins signed his four-year rookie contract last week.