5 Potential Prospects New England Patriots Could Target in 3rd Round of Draft

March 30, 2016   ·   Erik Frenz   ·   Jump to comments

Just because the New England Patriots don't have a first-round pick doesn't mean they can't still find talented players in the 2016 NFL draft.
Make no mistake; there is a drop-off in talent from round to round, but the Patriots have proved they can still add players who fit their system in the middle rounds.
The third round has been kind to the Patriots in recent years; they added cornerback Logan Ryan and safety Duron Harmon in 2013 as well as defensive lineman Geneo Grissom in 2015. All three players are primed for big roles at their positions in 2016, and the first two have developed a great deal since they entered the league.
In fact, the third round should serve exactly the purpose the Patriots need in the 2016 draft. They don't need top-of-the-line starters as much as they need depth players who can develop into starters or major pieces of a platoon at their positions.
Here are some players that fit the bill at the Patriots' positions of need.
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