Patriots work out rookie cornerback after Carlton Davis, Charles Woods injuries
Jeremiah McClendon entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent earlier this offseason.
The New England Patriots have added a competitive edge to their cornerback group by inviting rookie free agent Jeremiah McClendon for a workout. This move comes in the wake of setbacks suffered by starting cornerback Carlton Davis and backup Charles Woods, who both sustained injuries early in training camp. McClendon, a 23-year-old three-star recruit, has had a tumultuous journey from college to college before finally settling at Southern Illinois for his final two seasons.
In those two years, McClendon emerged as a standout performer, leading the team with 16 starts out of 20 games, while tallying an impressive 84 tackles, 18 pass breakups, three interceptions, two sacks, two forced fumbles, one recovery, and a blocked kick. Primarily an outside cornerback, the 5-foot-11, 187-pounder went undrafted in this year's NFL Draft but managed to impress the New Orleans Saints as a free agent before being released in late May.
The Patriots, who currently boast a full roster, recently welcomed another free agent, veteran offensive lineman Greg Van Roten, to their camp on Thursday.
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