Matthew Judon Officially Passes Torch To Rising Patriots Star

Keion White made his name known to millions of NFL fans, and his Week 1 performance earned the approval of a former New England Patriots star.

White wreaked havoc on the Cincinnati Bengals offensive line last Sunday. The 25-year-old recorded four tackles, including two for a loss and 2.5 sacks.

The second-year defensive lineman took to Instagram to show off his pregame outfit and his highlights and make fun of Bengals fans. In doing so, he caught the eye of Matthew Judon, too.

"3 of them," Judon commented on White's post with a shocked face emoji.

Fellow former Patriot Mack Wilson Sr. got a kick out of the clip where White made fun of a Bengals fan. But the 2023 second-round pick had a fitting response to Judon.

"Passed the torch," White replied to Judon with a shaking hands emoji.

There were multiple questions about the Patriots' pass rush after New England traded Judon to the Atlanta Falcons, especially with Christian Barmore out indefinitely due to blood clots. White eased any concerns, and while it was just one game, the Georgia Tech product looked the part of a feared pass-rusher. He even got drug tested after the game to cap off his breakout.

White will look for a repeat performance in the Patriots' home opener against the Seattle Seahawks this Sunday.