NEPD Staff Writer: Tony Santorsa
With the 83rd overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots have selected defensive back Logan Ryan out of Rutgers.
NEPD Staff Writer: Tony Santorsa
With the 83rd overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots have selected defensive back Logan Ryan out of Rutgers.
NEPD Editor: Matthew Jones
With their second overall selection in the 2013 NFL Draft, number fifty-nine overall, the New England Patriots selected wide receiver Aaron Dobson, Marshall.
NEPD Editor: James Christensen
With the 52nd pick, acquired by trade from the Minnesota Vikings, the Patriots have selected Jamie Collins – defensive end / outside linebacker from Southern Miss.
NEPD Editor: James Christensen
According to Alex Flanagan of NFL Network, the Patriots have reportedly expressed interest in trading up for Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o.
Wow – this should be interesting.
UPDATE: The Chargers have selected Manti Te’o – thus ending any speculation.
NEPD Staff Writer: Oliver Thomas
Day 1 of the 2013 NFL draft is in the books, and with it came some shockers.
Not many thought three of the first four draft picks would be offensive tackles. Not many thought Alabama offensive tackle D.J. Fluker would jump up to the San Diego Chargers at No. 11. Not many thought that Utah defensive tackle Star Lotulelei would drop to the Carolina Panthers at No. 14. And most certainly, not many thought that Florida State’s E.J. Manuel would end up being the first quarterback drafted at No. 16.
What kinds of surprises are in store for us tonight? It’s time to look ahead and delve into the Day 2 possibilities.

The Patriots should draft Robert Woods in Round 2, even if they have to trade up to get him. (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Staff Writer: Dan Hope
The New England Patriots were back to their old tricks on Thursday night, trading out of the first round while getting a very healthy return package in the process. The Patriots traded the No. 29 overall pick to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for the Nos. 52, 83, 102 and 229 overall selections.
That trade leaves the Patriots with two picks in both the second and third rounds, and eight total picks in the 2013 NFL draft. Formerly restricted by their lack of picks in the draft, the Patriots now have the freedom to find value on the board as it plays out, with plenty of picks available to address their needs.

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