DEDHAM, Mass. — A former NFL lineman and high school football coach in Walpole will be released on bail as he awaits trial on charges he raped a 15-year-old girl.

Daniel Villa posted $7,500 bail and was being fitted for an electronic monitoring bracelet. He was expected to be released later today, after the device had been set up.

The conditions of Villa's bail include staying away from children under 16.

The judge refused to release Villa's new address.

Villa played six seasons for the New England Patriots during a 12-year NFL career. He pleaded not guilty last week to charges including three counts of rape of a child over 14.

Prosecutors say Villa was once the girl's coach, and at one point sent her 500 text message in a single month.