3. Jeff Thomas is the only UDFA receiver to get through this round of cuts.
New England had four undrafted rookies: Thomas, Zuber, Hastings and Riley. Thomas is now the only one with a standing invite to training camp. Hastings, a slot receiver from Auburn, had a special connection with Stidham in college, but with Newton in town, Stidham is starting to look less likely to be the starter, which diminishes Hastings’ value. Thomas, meanwhile, seems to be a misunderstood young man, who faced a number of suspensions in college. His talent is undeniable. But can he be reliable?