player. 47. The defensive front seven for the New England Patriots has undergone a serious overhaul this season with Chandler Jones and Jamie Collins both leaving for other teams via trade. There is also a chance they might lose Dont’a Hightower in free agency. Were that to happen it would create a series of question marks for defensive coordinator Matt Patricia in 2017. Still, the Patriots are known for having plans to counter such problems.
<p>Having already landed Solomon Thomas for defensive end, they next grab help at inside linebacker. Jarrad Davis didn’t have as productive a year as in 2015 but the Florida standout still managed to impact games as a tackler and blitzer. What stands out about him are his instincts and intelligence. He always seems to be in the right place at the right time making a big tackle. Bill Belichick likes players who do their job. That’s Davis in a nutshell.</p>. ILB. Florida. Jarrad Davis . 32