With the exception of his final year in football as a Carolina Panther, Chris Slade was always a New England Patriot over his career.

From East Carolina, the New England Patriots took Tony Collins in the Second Round in 1981, and he proceeded to have just over 1,000 Yards From Scrimmage as a rookie.

Brian Holloway was a First Round Pick from USC in 1981, and he had the privilege of playing alongside Hall of Famer, John Hannah.

After playing for USC and their famed "all-black backfield," Sam Cunningham played for the New England Patriots for his entire pro career.