The New England Patriots are 46 days away from officially opening the 2023 NFL season against the Philadelphia Eagles. So we’re continuing our countdown series by listing every Patriots player that has ever worn the No. 46 jersey.
The number currently belongs to long snapper Tucker Addington, but the player most known for wearing it is none other than legendary fullback James Develin.
During a time when the fullback position was considered a dying breed, Develin helped raise it from the ashes as a Patriot. He’s a three-time Super Bowl champion and a former Pro Bowler. His contributions were truly one of a kind as a do-everything fullback.
Here’s every Patriots player, including Develin, that has worn the No. 46 throughout franchise history (via Pro Football Reference):
LS Tucker Addington: 2022-present
LB Raekwon McMillan: 2021-2022
LB Cassh Maluia: 2020
FB James Develin: 2013-2019
LB Corey Mays: 2006-2007
TE Brian Kinchen: 2003
TE Chris Eitzmann: 2000
FB Jeff Paulk: 2000
TE Marv Cook: 1989-1990
DB Mark Washington: 1979
RB Paul Gipson: 1973
WR Bob Scarpitto: 1968
LB Rommie Loudd: 1962
DB Al Romine: 1961
