Sports
Patriots Signing Undrafted University Of Rhode Island Receiver
Ed Lee was making big plays for the URI Rams in 2022. In 2023, he'll hope to break camp for the New England Patriots after going undrafted.
FOXBOROUGH, MA — New England's latest wide receiver edition didn't have to move far to get closer to Gillette Stadium.
According to a MassLive report on Monday, the Patriots are signing former University of Rhode Island wide receiver Ed Lee.
Lee hails from Washington D.C. but spent the last five years in North Kingstown as a wide receiver for the Rams. After redshirting in his freshman season, his playing time gradually increased until 2022, when he led the CAA in receiving yards.
Find out what's happening in Narragansett-South Kingstownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The breakout earned him second-team All-CAA honors as a receiver. He was also named third-team all-conference as a punt returner.
Despite his success as a redshirt senior, Lee went undrafted in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Find out what's happening in Narragansett-South Kingstownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Lee has been showcasing his skills in front of the Patriots for the better part of the post and pre-draft process. He was invited to the team's local pro day, and was also invited to rookie minicamp.
Now, Lee has the chance to earn a roster spot as the Patriots move into training camp and preseason.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
