70 days till Patriots season opener: Every player to wear No. 70 for New England
The regular season countdown has reached 70 days until kickoff for the New England Patriots.
So today, we’re looking at every Patriots player that has ever worn the No. 70 jersey in celebration of the rapidly approaching season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.
There have been so many talented players that have worn No. 70 in New England, most notably Christian Barmore, Logan Mankins and Adrian Klemm in the Bill Belichick era of coaching.
Klemm, who was the first player drafted by Belichick in New England, is the Patriots’ current offensive line coach, while Barmore is a promising defensive talent potentially on the verge of a breakout year. Mankins, on the other hand, is a former six-time All-Pro and seven-time Pro Bowl guard for New England.
Here’s a list of every player that has ever worn the No. 70 throughout franchise history (via Pro Football Reference):
DT Christian Barmore: 2021
OT Yasir Durant: 2021-2022
DT Adam Butler: 2017-2020
NT Ishmaa'ily Kitchen: 2015
G Logan Mankins: 2005-2013
OL Adrian Klemm: 2000-2004
OT Brandon Moore: 1993-1995
OL Reggie Redding: 1992
OL David Viaene: 1989-1990
OT Art Plunkett: 1985-1987
DE Scott Virkus: 1984
NT Luther Henson: 1982-1983
DE Doug McDougald: 1980
OL Leon Gray: 1973-1978
DL Dennis Wirgowski: 1971-1972
DL Mel Witt: 1967-1969
OT Jerry DeLucca: 1964
OT Milt Graham: 1961-1963
DT Hal Smith: 1960
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