Foxborough, Mass. — The New England Patriots again added to their growing pipeline of former Alabama players, including defensive lineman LaBryan Ray among eight players signed Monday as undrafted free agents.
Eastern Michigan punter Jake Julien was also signed by the Patriots, who have had at least one undrafted rookie make its initial 53-man roster for 18 straight seasons. Kicker Quinn Nordin kept the streak alive last season.
In five years with the Eagles, Julien, a native of Barrie, Ontario, punted 221 times in 54 games, averaging 44 yards per kick. Julien pinned opponents inside their 20-yard line 71 times in his career, with 51 punts of over 50 yards on his resume.