Joe Thuney Set to Become 1st Player in NFL History to Start in 3 Super Bowls in 1st Three Seasons

Former NC State All-American Offensive Lineman Joe Thuney is about to become the 1st player in NFL history to start in 3 Super Bowls in their 1st three seasons. (ESPN)

Thuney has started every single game since the Patriots drafted him with the 78th overall pick three years ago. He has played every single snap this season, and 99.7% of the possible snaps in his career.

“It wasn’t just me,” he said. “A lot of people helped me in the past three years, and then before that, with the draft and everything. It’s a big team effort. I have a really good support system. A really good family. It’s been a great organization to be a part of, with great coaches and teammates.

“It’s pretty crazy. You don’t really think about that stuff, and then you look back on it, and it’s kind of there. I just want to prepare the best I can, and perform the best I can, and that’s kind of the major thing I’m focused on.” (ESPN)