During his lengthy tenure with the Patriots, it’s no secret that Bill Belichick was always trying to find talented athletes from other sports.
Whether it was Olympic rugby player Nate Ebner contributing to New England’s special teams, former champion wrestler Stephen Neal becoming a starting guard, or ex-lacrosse player Chris Hogan catching touchdowns after converting to football (and winding up in the Patriots’ offense), Belichick was never afraid to experiment.
In a newly launched ESPN+ show about lacrosse—which centers on the travels of retired lacrosse star Paul Rabil—another of Belichick’s recruiting pitches was (further) revealed.