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Final 2013 NFL Mock Draft (Matthew Jones)

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

Could Utah defensive tackle Star Lotulelei end up as a draft-day steal for the Carolina Panthers? (Photo: US Presswire)

NEPD Editor: Matthew Jones

Last Updated: April 24th, 2013

The 2013 NFL Draft is now less than a day away, which means it’s time for my final mock draft of the year; this last effort includes sweeping changes throughout the entire round, as well as a list of additional prospects who were also considered for inclusion. Without projecting trades aside from Buffalo moving up to secure Syracuse quarterback Ryan Nassib late in the first round, the mock draft nonetheless attempts to account for trade possibilities in an effort to match prospects to teams.

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1st Round Approaching: Five Draft Thoughts

Monday, April 22nd, 2013

D.J. Fluker won’t make it out of the first twenty or twenty-one picks. (Photo: US Presswire)

NEPD Editor: Matthew Jones

With the 2013 NFL Draft just days away, here are a few thoughts regarding some of the draft’s more intriguing storylines on the offensive side of the ball, as well as an overview of some potential first-day trade scenarios.

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April 20th New England Patriots Mock Draft (Matthew Jones)

Saturday, April 20th, 2013

Arkansas tight end Chris Gragg would be an ideal reserve behind Aaron Hernandez at the “F” tight end position. (Photo: US Presswire)

NEPD Editor: Matthew Jones

With the 2013 NFL Draft less than one week away, it’s time to take another look at which prospects the New England Patriots may consider with each of their five selections. Player availability at each pick is determined by the rankings provided by FRX.

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A Prospect for Every Round: Running Back

Saturday, April 13th, 2013

Stony Brook running back Miguel Maysonet held a private workout with New England. (Photo: US Presswire)

NEPD Editor: Matthew Jones

New England’s running game was one of the most impressive aspects of their team in 2012, but nonetheless they remain at least somewhat interested in this year’s class of running backs; thus far, they have conducted private workouts with a number of this year’s prospects, with at least cursory interest shown in what is shaping up to be a deep class of runners. While drafting a running back in the first or second round is unlikely, there are plenty of mid-to-late-round prospects that may have New England’s attention. Prospect rankings and values are provided by FRX.

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April 10th Three-Round Mock Draft (Matthew Jones)

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013

Missouri defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson could succeed Randy Starks in Miami. (Photo: US Presswire)

NEPD Editor: Matthew Jones

With just over two weeks remaining until the 2013 NFL Draft, it’s time to take another look at which direction teams may be looking to go in over the draft’s first three rounds. Read on to find out where this year’s top prospects are being projected.

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What Do New England’s Pre-Draft Meetings Suggest?

Monday, April 8th, 2013

New England has met with Robert Woods on multiple occasions. (Photo: US Presswire)

NEPD Editor: Matthew Jones

The New England Patriots are a notoriously opaque organization, including in their preparation for the NFL Draft; however, like the rest of the league’s teams, some pre-draft information becomes available from time to time, whether released voluntarily by the team, an agent, or a prospect, or released in compliance with league rules. While it’s important to consider the source of the release and their possible motivations (i.e. released voluntarily as a smokescreen from the organization itself), as well as that many interviews and visits are investigatory rather than indicative of definite interest in drafting a prospect, nonetheless pre-draft visits offer compelling food for thought. Today, we’ll take a look at the early-round prospects which New England has been linked to thus far in the pre-draft process. As always, prospect rankings and values are provided by FRX.

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April 7th Mock Draft (Matthew Jones)

Saturday, April 6th, 2013

Could North Carolina defensive tackle Sylvester Williams find a spot in the first round of this month’s NFL Draft? (Photo: US Presswire)

NEPD Editor: Matthew Jones

With the 2013 NFL Draft less than a month away, it’s time to take another look at how the first round could progress. As always, player rankings and values are provided via FRX.

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