Vince Wilfork

Wilfork is recognized as one of the best defensive linemen in team history. He played 11 of his 13 seasons for the Patriots and helped bring two Super Bowl Championships to New England with victories in Super Bowls XXXIX and XLIX. The Patriots drafted Wilfork 21st overall out of the University of Miami (Fla.) in 2004. He played in 158 games in New England with 148 starts while helping the Patriots to a 123-35 (.778) record as a force on the defensive line. He played in 21 playoff games, including six AFC Championship Games and four Super Bowls during his Pats tenure. The seven-time team captain earned five Pro Bowl selections and four All Pro honors. The Patriots finished in the top 10 in league defense eight times during his career.