The 22 Greatest New England Patriots Players of All Time

From Super Bowl-clinching legends to gritty defensive enforcers, this lineup spans every era of Patriots dominance. Cast your vote!

1

Tom Brady

Quarterback who led the Patriots to six Super Bowl titles and is regarded as the greatest QB in NFL history.

1000pts

2

Rob Gronkowski

Dominant tight end who won three Super Bowls and redefined the position with his blend of size and athleticism.

898pts

3

Troy Brown

Versatile receiver who also played cornerback in a pinch during the 2004 season.

756pts

4

Adam Vinatieri

Clutch placekicker famous for game-winning field goals in two Super Bowls.

724pts

5

Steve Grogan

Tough, scrambling quarterback who led the Patriots through the 1970s and 1980s.

596pts

6

Wes Welker

Prolific slot receiver who led the NFL in receptions three times as a Patriot.

517pts

7

Drew Bledsoe

No. 1 overall pick quarterback who helped build the modern Patriots franchise.

517pts

8

Stanley Morgan

Franchise's all-time leading receiver before the arrival of Randy Moss.

517pts

9

Matt Light

Left tackle who protected Tom Brady's blindside for over a decade.

517pts

10

Vince Wilfork

Massive defensive tackle who anchored the Patriots' run defense for over a decade.

423pts

11

Tedy Bruschi

Defensive leader and linebacker who won three Super Bowls with New England.

423pts

12

Willie McGinest

Edge rusher who holds the NFL record for career postseason sacks.

423pts

13

Richard Seymour

Dominant defensive lineman who anchored the Patriots' championship defenses of the 2000s.

423pts

14

Devin McCourty

Longtime defensive captain and safety who anchored the secondary for over a decade.

423pts

15

Mike Haynes

Hall of Fame cornerback known for shutting down receivers in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

423pts

16

Dont'a Hightower

Linebacker whose Super Bowl LI strip-sack sealed one of the greatest comebacks in NFL history.

423pts

17

John Hannah

Hall of Fame offensive guard considered one of the greatest run blockers in NFL history.

310pts

18

Julian Edelman

Undersized receiver turned postseason hero who was named Super Bowl LIII MVP.

310pts

19

Logan Mankins

Perennial Pro Bowl guard known for his toughness in the trenches.

310pts

20

Stephen Gostkowski

Franchise's all-time leading scorer as its long-tenured placekicker.

310pts

21

Rodney Harrison

Hard-hitting safety who brought a physical enforcer mentality to the Patriots' secondary.

172pts

22

Randy Moss

Explosive wide receiver who set the single-season touchdown record with the Patriots in 2007.

172pts