Former Alabama safety Vinnie Sunseri joins Patriots staff

Vinnie Sunseri was a part of the Patriots’ practice squad in 2016, and now he’ll be returning to New England, this time though, he’ll be apart of the Patriots’ staff. Aug 31, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Vinnie Sunseri …

Vinnie Sunseri was a part of the Patriots’ practice squad in 2016, and now he’ll be returning to New England, this time though, he’ll be apart of the Patriots’ staff.

Aug 31, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Vinnie Sunseri (3) runs for a touchdown against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the second quarter of the 2013 Chick-fil-A Kickoff game at the Georgia Dome. Paul Abell-USA TODAY Sports

Sunseri  was a graduate assistant in Tuscaloosa this season. Although we don’t know the full details of his job, we do know it will be in a support staff role.

Sunseri racked up 105 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and 4 INT for 124 yards and 2 TDs in his career for the Crimson Tide. He went on to be drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the 5th round of the 2014 NFL Draft.

Roll Tide Wire will be the first to share the details of his role whenever it’s released.

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