Patriots Rookie and former Arizona Wildcat running back is UDFA With Best Chance to Make Roster.

Brandon Bolden was one of six players to opt out. With that, JJ Taylor has a chance to make the roster. While Taylor had a productive college career, his special teams play may just help his NFL career take flight.

Taylor is shorter by one inch than former NFL running back Darren Sproles. Taylor stands in at a monstrous 5'5" and 188 pounds.

Doug Kyed of NESN had this to say about Taylor, "Taylor is an injury away from essentially ensuring a roster spot. And he could earn a fifth spot on the running back depth chart if the Patriots like him enough. The Patriots kept five running backs in 2020."

Honesty, the Patriots need someone who can do it all on special teams. While small, Taylor would be wise to bulk up to 200 pounds. Taylor doesn't need an injury to make the roster spot. With his hands , all he has to do is out perform the receivers on the bubble.

What makes Taylor special is he is a smaller version of James White. Everyone knows Michel won't be ready until September unless he rushes it. That means Taylor has thirty days to impress. Taylor could be added to the roster as a return man but He could also beat out Burkhead. 

It's going to be an interesting roster build this year. Due to covid the team has not had any of their normal practices. This year will show how good the scouting and how well Belichick can coach. Especially with the Goat now playing for the Buccaneers. 

Nobody is safe and it's still not clear if players are done opting out. The Patriots have a lot of cap room and could still bring in a special teams back. Stay tuned for more news.

For more on Taylor, check out my earlier article "Guess Who's Belichick Paying Now"