Second-round draft pick Keion White saw the highest snap rate of his young Patriots career Sunday, playing 87% of defensive snaps against the Los Angeles Chargers with veteran Deatrich Wise sidelined due to illness.
The same could not be said about New England’s third-round selection in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Rookie safety/linebacker Marte Mapu was on the field for just three defensive snaps in the team’s 6-0 loss at Gillette Stadium, with all of those coming in the opening 16 minutes.
The Sacramento State product had a legitimate defensive role early this season but has faded of late, logging just seven total snaps on defense and 26 on special teams over the Patriots’ last three games.