NFL Draft 2012: Why Patriots Must Select Alabama Safety Mark Barron

March 17, 2012   ·   Nicholas Goss   ·   Jump to comments

For the New England Patriots to build a Super Bowl caliber defense for next year and the future, they must improve the talent and depth of their secondary, which means drafting Alabama safety Mark Barron should be a top priority.
The Patriots were ranked 31st last season in pass defense because the level of play from their defensive backs was consistently poor throughout the year.
By selecting Barron in the first round, New England would fill a huge need at safety.
His impressive 2011 season was a major reason why the Crimson Tide won the BCS National Championship in January. Alabama had the only defense in the country that allowed less than 10 points per game.
Barron was second on Alabama with 68 tackles and tied for second with two interceptions last year. 
One thing that makes Barron such a talented defensive back is that he's very fundamentally strong. Instead of looking to make a crushing hit, he will wrap up his opponent and makes sure he finishes th...

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