It’s that time of year where all of us in the media around here try to get into Bill Belichick’s head when it comes to who will make the final roster.

It is usually a meaningless venture but one worth undertaking nonetheless. So, without further ado. Here is my projected 53 man roster for the Patriots.

Offense

Quarterbacks (3)

Cam Newton

Brian Hoyer

Jarrett Stidham

Running Backs (5)

Sony Michel

Damien Harris

James White

Rex Burkhead

Jakob Johnson

Wide Receivers (5)

Julian Edelman

N’Keal Harry

Gunner Olszewski

Damiere Byrd

Jakobi Meyers

Tight Ends (3)

Devin Asiasi

Dalton Keene

Jake Burt

Offensive line (8)

Isaiah Wynn

Joe Thuney

David Andrews

Shaq Mason

Korey Cunningham

Justin Herron

Mike Onwenu

Jermaine Eluemanor

Defense

Defensive Line (6)

Lawrence Guy

Byron Cowart

Beau Allen

Adam Butler

Deatrich Wise

Derek Rivers

Linebackers (7)

Ja’Whaun Bentley

Josh Uche

Chase Winovich

Anfernee Jennings

John Simon

Shilque Calhoun

Cassh Maluia

Defensive Backs (9)

Stephon Gilmore

Devin McCourty

Jason McCourty

J.C Jackson

Jonathan Jones

Joejuan Williams

Adrian Phillips

Kyle Duggar

Terrance Brooks

Specialists (7)

Nick Folk (PK)

Justin Rohrwasser (PK)

Jake Bailey (P)

Joe Cardona (LS)

Matthew Slater (WR)

Justin Bethel (CB)

Brandon Copeland (LB)

My hope every year is to hit on 50 of the 53 players. Fingers crossed I hit on that number today. You never know with Belichick. He always throws you a curve ball.