NEPD Editor: James Christensen
The New England Patriots have traded the 62nd pick to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for 3rd round (90) and 5th round (163) selections.
Picking up some extra picks is key after trading their 3rd and 4th round selections to move up for Chandler Jones and Dont’a Hightower.
Tavon Wilson is the newest surprise pick for the Patriots.
NEPD Editor: Doug Kyed
With the 48th pick in the NFL Draft, the Patriots selected FS Tavon Wilson from Illinois.
That is by far the most shocking pick in the draft, but since Belichick did it, it’s also the least surprising.
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The live blog is after the jump.
Is Isaiah Pead the next Running Back to join the Patriots?
NEPD Editor: Mike Loyko
There have been some rumors swirling around this afternoon that the Patriots will be looking to add a running back with one of their picks today if they right guy is there. With those rumors going around I take a look at which running backs the Patriots could actually target in round two and how they fit with the Patriots.
Courtney Upshaw is the best player left for day 2.
NEPD Editor: Mike Loyko
The first round of the 2012 NFL Draft is in the books, but that doesn’t mean there are great football players left. Here is the list of best player available based off my Big Board.
Dont'a Hightower and Chandler Jones are going to make a lot of Patriots fans very happy.
NEPD Editor: Doug Kyed
Well that didn’t go as expected.
But really, that’s what you have to expect with the draft and especially this Patriots team. All the Patriots fans wanted impact players that could help them win next season, and I think they should be happy.
Dont'a Hightower is the newest Patriot.
NEPD Editor: James Christensen
With the 25th pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Patriots traded up with the Denver Broncos and selected former Alabama linebacker Dont’a Hightower. The Broncos received a 4th round pick for moving down from the 25th to the 31st pick.
2012 Patriots Undrafted Free Agent Signings
2012 NFL Draft: Patriots 3rd Day Aftermath
2012 NFL Draft: Patriots Select Jeremy Ebert (WR, Northwestern)
2012 NFL Draft: Patriots Select Alfonzo Dennard (CB, Nebraska)
2012 NFL Draft: Patriots Select Nate Ebner (DB, Ohio State)
2012 NFL Draft: Patriots Trade Down in 5th Round
2012 NFL Draft Open Thread: Patriots Day Three Options
2012 NFL Draft: Best Available Players for Day Three
2012 NFL Draft: Patriots 2nd Day Aftermath
2012 NFL Draft: Patriots Select Jake Bequette (DE, Arkansas)
