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The final pick of the 2015 Big Blue View Community Mock Draft is in!
GM - Rudy2930
Pick - Byron Jones CB, Connecticut
Explanation
The Patriots biggest perceived need might be at Cornerback where they lost starters/mercenaries Darrelle Revis and Brandon Browner. They do however still have Kyle Arrington, Logan Ryan, Alfonzo Dennard, Superbowl hero Malcolm Butler and newly acquired Bradley Fletcher. While none of these guys are Revis …or Browner, there are at least a couple capable starters in that group. This depth at CB, and all over their roster really, lets the Pats take a swing for the fences with this pick. Byron Jones brings unparalleled athleticism to his position and a ceiling as high as any DB in this draft. Jones athletic tools should let him stand out on special teams while honing his skill set as a reserve CB/FS early on. High character, high upside, likable, quasi-hometown kid, seems like a perfect scenario for the 32nd pick. I also considered FSU DT Eddie Goldman to fill the extra large space recently vacated by Vince Wilfork, as well as perhaps more highly regarded CBs Ron Darby and Kevin Johnson.
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Raptor's View
This feels like a "Belichick" pick. Jones has been on NFL radar long before his obscene Combine workout, and presents good value here. New England lost both of their starting CB's, and Jones could probably start immediately. He also could be a guy who can transition to safety if better corners come along, and push Devin McCourty out the door in classic Patriots fashion.
The Picks So Far
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Jameis Winston (QB, FSU) - Full Story
- Tennessee Titans - Marcus Mariota (QB, Oregon) - Full Story
- Jacksonville Jaguars - Leonard Williams (DL, USC) - Full Story
- Oakland Raiders - Amari Cooper (WR, Alabama) - Full Story
- Washington Redskins - Dante Fowler Jr. (DE/OLB, Florida) - Full Story
- New York Jets - Kevin White (WR, WVU) - Full Story
- Chicago Bears - Vic Beasley (OLB, Clemson) - Full Story
- Atlanta Falcons - Alvin "Bud" Dupree (DE/OLB, Kentucky) - Full Story
- New York Giants - DeVante Parker (WR, Louisville) - Full Story
- St. Louis Rams - Brandon Scherff (OL, Iowa) - Full Story
- Minnesota Vikings - Andrus Peat (OT, Stanford) - Full Story
- Cleveland Browns - Danny Shelton (DT, Washington) - Full Story
- New Orleans Saints - Randy Gregory (DE/OLB, Nebraska) - Full Story
- Miami Dolphins - Trae Waynes (CB, Michigan St.) - Full Story
- San Francisco 49ers - La'El Collins (OL, LSU) - Full Story
- Houston Texans - Shane Ray (OLB, Missouri) - Full Story
- San Diego Chargers - Ereck Flowers (OT, Miami) - Full Story
- Kansas City Chiefs - Cam Erving (OL, FSU) - Full Story
- Cleveland Browns - Marcus Peters (CB, Washington) - Full Story
- Philadelphia Eagles - Landon Collins (S, Alabama) - Full Story
- Cincinnati Bengals - Malcom Brown (DT, Texas) - Full Story
- Pittsburgh Steelers - Jalen Collins (CB, LSU) - Full Story
- Detroit Lions - Todd Gurley (RB, Georgia) - Full Story
- Arizona Cardinals - Eli Harold (DE/OLB, Virginia) - Full Story
- Carolina Panthers - DJ Humphries (OT, Florida) - Full Story
- Baltimore Ravens - Jaelen Strong (WR, Arizona State) - Full Story
- Dallas Cowboys - Melvin Gordon (RB, Wisconsin) - Full Story
- Denver Broncos - T.J. Clemmings (OT, Pittsburgh) - Full Story
- Indianapolis Colts - Arik Armstead (DL, Oregon) - Full Story
- Green Bay Packers - Benardrick McKinney (ILB, Mississippi State) - Full Story
- New Orleans Saints - Jordan Phillips (DT, Oklahoma) - Full Story