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5 things to know about Christian Sam, one of the Patriots’ newest linebackers

Prince Christian Sam named one son Prince and the other Christian. Christian grew up to become the 178th pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, but not before he was christened with a new name by an Arizona State defensive coordinator that constantly pushed him to ever higher heights.

“Christian and I have a love-hate relationship,” Phil Bennett said in October. “I love him but I think he hates me. He played very well and he’s a guy that has to maintain his focus. I’m grinding him to say the least. Between myself and coach Patterson, he might think he has a new name.