Patriots WR Warned Teammate About Aaron Hernandez Bizarre Locker Room Behavior

Originally posted on Men's Journal | By Timm Hamm | Last updated 3/6/24

Apple TV released a documentary series about the New England Patriots dynasty recently with several fascinating stories about the culture of the team and the players, as well as some stories of bizarre happenings in the locker room.

Perhaps the most polarizing figure to play in New England during that time was former tight end and Florida Gators standout, Aaron Hernandez.

Hernandez played for the Patriots from 2010 through 2012 and was ultimately convicted of murder and died in prison in 2017.

One former teammate reportedly warned a fellow wide receiver about Hernandez's awkward locker room behavior, as featured as part of the Apple TV documentary. Brandon Lloyd stated back in 2018 that he warned Wes Welker about Hernandez.

“He stops me and, kind of touches me on my shoulders and he’s looking at me wide-eyed in my face and he says, ‘Your locker is in between [Rob] Gronkowski and Hernandez. I just want to warn you that he’s going to talk about being bathed by his mother.

"He’s going to have his genitalia out in front of you while you’re sitting out on your stool. He’s going to have his towel and try to dry off in front of you while you’re sitting at your locker. He’s going to talk about gay sex. Just do your best to ignore it. Even walk away.’

"So, even before I met Aaron on a personal level, that was how I was warned about him prior to getting to my locker,” Lloyd said in 2018 on the Boston Globe podcast "Gladiator."

Lloyd played for just one season in New England in 2012, while Welker played for the Patriots from 2007-2012

This article first appeared on Men's Journal and was syndicated with permission.

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