After the 2026 NFL Draft, the Patriots wrapped up their initial rookie class with a handful of undrafted free agents. The team left two roster spots open for someone to make a good impression. That’s what happened with Xavier Holmes at Patriots rookie minicamp at the beginning of May. After going undrafted out of James Madison, this edge rusher shocked Patriots position coach Mike Smith so much that the team ended up signing the first-year player to its 90-man roster.