New England Patriots Mock Draft

27th Overall - Mohamed Sanu Wide Reciever: Rutgers - 6'2 215lbs   Analysis: There are very few guys left at this point of the draft that I would truly want us to draft as a 1st round pick. Throw in the fact that I believe wide receiver may be an equal need when compared with defensive back, and I've come to the conclusion that Mohamad Sanu is our guy. With the uncertainty of Deion Branch return, his age, Welkers contract status and the fact that no other wide receiver had more then 15 catches means we're simply going to need an outside presence entering next year. Sanu is a trendy guy on the forum which are usually the type of guys I try to avoid in mocks, but his upside is just to good to pass up. We haven't had a physical presence at the outside receiver position since David Givens, and Sanu would troll Givens on his best day.

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31st Overall - Andre Branch Defensive End/Outside Linebacker - 6'5 260lbs Analysis: I think we're very lucky to land Branch at this point of the draft, especially since we were able to draft a player 4 picks earlier to fill another big need. Branch is also intriguing because of his ability to play down on a 4 man line, or convert to a pass rushing OLB. I'm sure this is something Belichick will continue to put a lot of emphasis on (versatility) If we do decide to stick with the 4-3 base look, I feel like we need to find a pass rusher with either 27 or 31. WR and DE or OLB (depending) seems to make the most sense for our 1st round picks.

TRADE: 48th Overall and 2013(5th) for 40th Overall.

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40th Overall - Chase Minnifield Cornerback: Virginia Tech - 6'0 185lbs Analysis: Ohhhh buddy, Minnifield is one my main targets for this draft! Baller, baller, baller. I believe Minnifield could end up being better the Chris Cook and Ras-I Dowling. He's very good in virtually all aspects of man and zone coverage. Beyond that, he is a tremendous tackler for an average to smaller sized cornerback. He has long arms and above average ball skills while leaping in the air. I love everything about the kid. Throw in the fact that he can return kicks and punts, and we've got a winner here! Chase is a play maker in the purest form of the word. If you have seen him play at Virginia you'll know what I'm talking about.

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63rd Overall - Kendall Reyes Defensive Tackle : Connecticut 6'4 300lbs Analysis: Kendall Reyes would be an interesting pick this late in the 2nd round. We're lucky to get him here but thanks to the deep group of defensive tackles, he should fall to us. More of a stout run defender then a pass rusher from the inside. He has the frame to easily add more muscle, something he's been doing his entire time at Connecticut. He's extremely strong and a wrap up sure tackler from the DT position. He's been a captain for two years with the Huskies and by all accounts is a great locker room guy.

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94th Overall - The Tommy Streeter Experience Wide Receiver : Miami 6'4 215lbs Analysis: Streeter is the second piece of my offensive puzzle for this draft. I'm am slowing coming around to the idea that this team needs an injection of size, speed and play making ability outside the hash marks. Especially during this season, I thought the tight ends and Welker are running a train on the NFL, and they did. But why the heck should we stop there with regards to a match up nightmare offense? Adding Sanu and Streeter to a group like Gronkowski, Hernandez and Welker? #Forgetaboutit. Streeter is raw, really raw. But you can't deny the game changing ability Streeter could bring to this team. I do believe that he should have stayed at Miami for another year to improve on the often overlooked aspects of being a pro WR. But he didn't, and this late in the draft, he still has great value. I am done trying to guess what BB will do, after taking 2 TEs in 2010, and 2RBs and a QB last year, all in the first 100 picks or so of both drafts. That's why I don't think it's impossible that a guy like Streeter is picked around here creating a duo of young wide receivers on this team.

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4th Round - Coryell Judie Cornerback to Free Safety convert : 5'11 195lbs Analysis: I don't know who excites me more. Judie or Minnifield! No question Chase Minnifield is the more polished of the two players, Coryell Judie doesn't have near the division 1 experience that Minnifield does, but that doesn't mean he doesn't possess elite college ability. He does. I'll explain for those who aren't familiar. Judie has played cornerback at Texas A&M, and done so very well in his limited time there. I like him as a nickel corner back, or possible free safety at the next level. He's got the range and athletic ability you look for in a safety but doesn't lack physicality that some cornerbacks his size do. There will be some coaching done here, common with any young defensive back. His limited playing time at a high level may lead some to question his ability. The icing on the cake is what Judie can bring to our kick and punt return game. Say good bye to Woodhead and Edelman and hello to Coryell Judie. In his first full season at A&M he returned 20 kicks for 605 yards (30yards per) and 2 TDs.