The New England Patriots have been busy signing draft picks. The team signed its sixth-round draft pick, safety Joshuah Bledsoe, to a rookie contract on Thursday.
The new Bledsoe agreement is a four-year deal, the team’s standard for players selected in rounds two through seven. According to Reiss, the signing bonus is worth $200,348 and the overall value of the contract is $3.68 million.
Bledsoe made 41 tackles, broke up 6 passes, and intercepted 1 pass in 10 games for Missouri last year. His initial goal in New England will be to earn a spot on special teams, and then he will move into the safety rotation.
The Patriots completely reworked their defensive front seven through free agency and the draft. Lawrence Guy, Davon Godchaux, and Henry Anderson are all firmly established as starters on the defensive line, while Deatrich Wise Jr. is also returning for another four years. However, Barmore provides the team with some much-needed potential and longevity.
Barmore, who stands at 6 feet 5 and weighs 310 pounds, may get significant playing time right away. He was able to make frequent inroads into the opposing team’s backfield at Alabama thanks to his size, aggressiveness, handwork, and quick first step.
The previous season, he recorded 8.5 sacks and 9.5 tackles for loss in 11 games, demonstrating his ability to disrupt the run and the pass from the interior.
Because of the depth of experience on the team, Belichick can afford to be patient with Barmore. On the other hand, Barmore’s potential is practically boundless thanks to Belichick’s teaching.
How Much Does Joshuah Bledsoe Make?
Joshuah Bledsoe gets paid an average of $920,087 per year. Bledsoe’s base salary in 2022 will be $705,000. His cap hit will be $755,087.