Here's a little recap of what happened with the draft. I know I'm a little late on this update but who reads my blog posts anyway? No seriously, who?
Round 1: Houston used their first round draft pick on Jadeveon Clowney the 6'6 defensive end out of South Carolina. Cleveland Browns did not take Manziel until the 22nd pick. This was a little interesting after numerous reports that they were going to use their first round pick on Johnny Manziel. By the way, I'm already over hearing about this fucker, Johnny boy. My guess is he's gonna choke his rookie season. The only reason I'm bringing up this next pick is his very original name, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix....way to go Packers. Awesome name. Alfonzo Dennard's cousin, Darqueze Dennard signed with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Blah, blah, blah. On to New England's picks.
First round, New England went with defensive tackle out of Florida, Dominique Easley. Suffered from torn ACLs in both knees during his time with the Gators. The dude has some potential regardless. Plays on his feet, quick, and has played both inside and outside. Time will tell.
Round two was a bit of a surprise to me in a way. Patriots chose quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo out of Eastern Illinois. Garoppolo signed a four year contract today with New England which says a lot to me. Let me get this straight. I do not see Brady leaving anytime soon. He's not going to a new team. He's not retiring yet. The man has tons of football life left. Jimmy is the FUTURE meaning he has many years to learn from one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. There's been a lot of talk of Ryan Mallett being traded but I don't see that happening quite yet. If it's gonna happen, New England will wait until the time is right to do so. If trading him will benefit New England in the long run, I say do it.
Third round, New England traded their 29th pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars. In doing so they gained the 105th pick in the fourth round and 179th pick in the sixth round.
In the fourth, center Bryan Stork was picked up with the 105th pick. Stork is from Florida State. Running back James White from Wisconsin became the 130th pick. And with the compensatory selection, New England signed Stanford's OT Cameron Fleming.
New Orleans picked up one of the Patriots' pick, who New England got through the Eagles. OG Jon Halapio was another Florida pick up for NE in the sixth. This pick was from the Jaguars. From the Eagles defensive end Zach Moore was acquired. Cornerback Jemea Thomas and wide receiver Jeremy Gallon were snatched up in the sixth and seventh round.
Welcome to New England guys!!
