Patriots rookies have reported for training camp. 17 rookies total will be a part of the training camp roster and battling to either start, get playing time or make the team. Here is our prediction for each rookie and how we think things will play out for them in this camp.

Christian Gonzalez, CB: Needs to start at boundary corner, plain and simple. The Patriots lucked out with Gonzalez falling to at pick 17. He was the top corner in a loaded draft class. He will need to look like it in camp.

Keion White, DE, Georgia Tech: White should play right away for the Patriots. I expect him to have a strong camp and to make an impression. early. He gives them a true five technique defensive end that can play in multiple packages. We will get a good look at his versatility in camp.

Marte Mapu, HY, Sacramento State: Mapu played linebacker and safety during rookie and team mini-camp. I expect him to move around and continue to be a Swiss-Army knife for this Patriots defense. Mapu has proven that he can cover tight ends and running backs in man coverage and is a problem coming off the edge as a blitzer. I think he will be one of the most watched players this pre-season and I expect him to impress with his versatility.

Jake Andrews, OC, Troy: Andrews will be in a battle with veteran James Ferentz for the back-up center spot and he will rotate at guard. He is a bit undersized but he s fundamentally sound and tough. He along with Sidy Sow and Atonio Mafi will be under the microscope in terms of their reps.

Chad Ryland, K, Maryland: Ryland will compete against Nick Folk for the kicker job. I expect Ryland to beat out the veteran. He has a good demeanor, is accurate and he has a strong leg.

Sidy Sow, OG, Eastern Michigan: Sow is the one player I will be watching closely. He will predominately rep at guard but I think he will get tackle reps as well. He is big, physical and versatile. That versatility is a big reason why the Patriots drafted him and it will be on full display in camp.

Atonio Mafi, OG, UCLA: Mafi is a big, physical road grader, especially in the running game. I cannot wait to watch him in camp, especially in one on ones. I expect some battles, especially with him and guys like Davon Godchaux and Christian Barmore. As far as his future, he will need a great camp to make the final 53. I think he starts the year on the practice squad.

Kayshon Boutte, WR, LSU: Boutte has first round talent but slipped to the sixth round thanks to attitude and consistency issues. Boutte certainly has the physical tools to make the Patriots roster but it is a long shot. He will need a great camp and he will need to play exceptionally well in the pre-season. He struggled at times in mini-camp so he needs to show the staff more this summer.

Bryce Baringer, P, Michigan State: Baringer should be the starting punter. He has a big time leg and he does a great job of ball placement. Baringer has experience kicking in harsh conditions so he should no problem acclimating to kicking in New England. Baringer will put on a show for fans in camp.

Demario Douglas, WR, Liberty: Douglas is an explosive playmaker who can plays in all three levels. He is a pure slot receiver who offers alignment versatility. He can be moved around in formations and used in a myriad of ways schematically. Douglas also returns kicks so he can be a factor on special teams as well. Douglas is a strong contender to make the 53 man roster.

Ameer Speed, CB, Michigan State: Speed was exclusively a special teamer at Georgia and Michigan State. He did play some corner at Michigan State late last season. At 6-3 215, he has good size and is big enough that he could play safety or linebacker in sub packages. Given his length and athleticism, the aptly named Speed could turn some heads in camp and get the coaches attention.

Isaiah Bolden, CB, Jackson State: Jackson is a long boundary corner who is freakishly athletic. He will turn heads in camp with his coverage and ball skills. Jackson will also get peoples attention as a return man. The Patriots invested in Bolden early in the pre-draft process for a reason. He is a special talent who should find his way on the 53 man roster with a good camp and preseason.

Malik Cunningham, QB/WR, Louisville: Will it be quarterback or wide receiver for the talented Cunningham? We’ll find out next week. Cunningham repped primarily at wide receiver during rookie and team mini-camp and I would suspect the same in training camp. Cunningham is an intriguing athlete and his usage will be a topic of conversation throughout August.

Johnny Lumpkin, TE, Louisiana: Lumpkin will compete against veteran Anthony Firkser for the third tight end spot. Lumpkin is a good blocker and has good hand’s especially when working down the middle of the field. The Patriots signed him immediately after the draft so they like what they see. It will be interesting to see just how much he plays in practice and in the preseason.

Jourdan Heilig, S/LB, Appalachian State: Like Ameer Speed, Heilig was primarily a special teamer in college and that is what he projects as in the NFL. The undrafted free agent will get some reps at safety and linebacker in sub packages but if he sticks, it will be because he made his mark on special teams.

Ed Lee, WR, Rhode Island: I am not supposed to say this but Ed Lee is one of my favorite college players I covered last season. He is smart, tough, a good route runner and has strong hands. Add to that his ability to return kicks and it is not a stretch to think he can make this team and end up on the practice squad. He will need to pop in camp early.