Dont'a Hightower certainly made the grade during his time at Alabama. (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Editor: James Christensen
If you told most Patriots fans that Bill Belichick would trade up twice for impact front seven players, they would have given the draft an “A+” grade sight unseen.
With Chandler Jones and Dont’a Hightower now in the fold, how would you grade the draft so far?
Could Brian Quick (WR, Appalachian State) be a target for the Patriots in round two? (Photo: US Presswire)
NEPD Editor: Mike Loyko
Heading into day two there are some very good players still on the board, including projected first round selections Courtney Upshaw, Cordy Glenn and Stephen Hill. Where will these player land? Take a look at my second round projection and find out.
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.
NEPD Editor: James Christensen
With the 21st pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Patriots have selected Chandler Jones (DE, Syracuse). The Patriots gave up their 3rd round selection in the 2012 NFL Draft to move up from the 27th pick with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Could the Patriots trade up for this elite prospect from UNC?
NEPD Editor: Doug Kyed
For the last post of our pre-draft coverage, I figured I’d have some fun and throw out some random predictions and superlatives.
Feel free to use my questions and fill out your own draft superlatives in the comments section.
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)
