Patriots sign cornerback from Auburn
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. --The New England Patriots have signed fourth-round draft pick Jonathan Wilhite for the defense squad.
The Patriots did not release the terms of the deal reached Thursday.
Wilhite was a cornerback at Auburn University. He played 34 games, made 101 tackles and three interceptions.
New England drafted the 24-year-old player as a potential replacement for departing defensive back Asante Samuel or Randall Gay. 