The New England Patriots have a member named to the 2023 PFWA All-Rookie Team: Punter Bryce Barringer.Barringer, a sixth-round pick out of Michigan State, came to the NFL with big feet and used them through the 2023 season.
Barringer scored 98 points last season, second most in the NFL (an indicator of the state of the Patriots’ offense).Barringer averaged 46.9 yards per carry last season, good for 19th in the NFL. He also ran for 79 yards, the third longest touchdown of the year. He ranks 22nd in the NFL in facing 20 inside snaps (38.8%) and 22nd in touchdown percentage (8.2%).
Baringer has shown his legs with his swing shots all year. But he was inconsistent at times, which lowered his weight average (and moved him to the back of the pack to keep the ball out of the end zone). The full rookie squad announced by the PFWA this week is as follows:
Offense
Quarterback: C.J. Stroud, Houston Texas
Running back: Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions; Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons
Wide receiver: Jordan Addison, Minnesota Vikings; Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams
Tight end: Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions
Center: Joe Tippmann, New York Jets
Guard: Steve Avila, Los Angeles Rams; O’Cyrus Torrence, Buffalo Bills
Tackle: Dawand Jones, Cleveland Browns; Darnell Wright, Chicago Bears
Defense
Defensive line: Will Anderson Jr., Houston Texans; Jalen Carter, Philadelphia Eagles; Tuli Tuipulotu, Los Angeles Chargers; Kobie Turner, Los Angeles Rams
Linebacker: Jack Campbell, Detroit Lions; Ivan Pace Jr., Minnesota Vikings; Byron Young, Los Angeles Rams
Cornerback: Joey Porter Jr., Pittsburgh Steelers; Devon Witherspoon, Seattle Seahawks
Safety: Jordan Battle, Cincinnati Bengals; Ji’Ayir Brown, San Francisco 49ers
Special Teams
Placekicker: Jake Moody, San Francisco 49ers
Punter: Bryce Baringer, New England Patriots
Kick returner: Marvin Mims Jr., Denver Broncos
Punt returner: Derius Davis, Los Angeles Chargers
Special Teams: Jerrick Reed II, Seattle Seahawks
