No. 31 New England Patriots (13-3)
The Pick: Isaiah Oliver, CB, Colorado
After watching the Patriots defense get torched for 60 straight minutes by Nick Foles in the Super Bowl, this team could stand to go after some free agent corner backs. Someone like Malcolm Butler perhaps.
Too soon?
With Butler all but gone, the Pats clearly need help in the secondary. Oliver had a nice final season for the Buffs and really helped his draft stock. He has ideal length as a corner back at 6-foot-1, and I think that’s something that will draw the Pats’ interest. It’s either a defensive back or some kind of front four player here for New England.
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Trevor Sikkema is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat reporter and NFL Draft analyst for PewterReport.com. Sikkema, an alumnus of the University of Florida, has covered both college and professional football for much of his career. As a native of the Sunshine State, when he's not buried in social media, Sikkema can be found out and active, attempting to be the best athlete he never was. Sikkema can be reached at: [email protected]
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