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Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke didn’t hear his name called on draft day, but it didn’t take long for him to find a team as Adam Schefter announced that the Spartans QB will be signing with the New England Patriots, joining fellow former Michigan State quarterback Brian Hoyer in New England.
Lewerke was one of many Spartans who were passed over in the draft and who are now landing with teams through free agency, and Lewerke echoed a similar message of positivity in regards to the situation that we have heard from many of the undrafted MSU players and it looks like it has paid off with a good opportunity with the Patriots.
Michigan State QB Brian Lewerke, an undrafted free agent, is signing with the Patriots, per his agent @MikeMcCartney7.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 26, 2020
Aside from Brian Hoyer, Lewerke will also be competing with former Auburn QB Jarrett Stidham who was drafted in the fourth round by the Patriots last year. While I would expect Stidham or Hoyer to helm the Patriots this season (barring a major trade or signing), neither player is considered a strong starter in the NFL and there is an outside chance Lewerke could see an opportunity at some point this season, perhaps more so here than if he landed with a team with an established starter.
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