After four seasons flying under the radar with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mike Vrabel signed as a Free Agent in 2001 with the New England Patriots.  The move likely was noticed by only the most diehard Pats fans, but as it turned out, the signing was a steal.

Livingstone College doesn't produce a lot of top-flight athletes, but when one dominates as Ben Coates did, regardless of the competition, NFL teams are going to notice.

When you think of Randy Moss, the Minnesota Vikings are automatically (and should always be) the team you think of.  He did have a spectacular season wearing the uniform of the New England Patriots, which lands him on this list.

Lawyer Milloy became a starter during his rookie season, recording two Interceptions and was named an All-Rookie.  The Patriots went to the Super Bowl that year with Milloy recording eight Tackles.