2011 NFL Draft: Is Da’Quan Bowers a Fit for the New England Patriots?

April 17, 2011   ·   Erik Frenz   ·   Jump to comments

As the 2011 NFL Draft approaches, it is looking like a very real possibility that Clemson defensive end Da'Quan Bowers, once considered a top-three prospect, could fall to the New England Patriots at pick No. 17.
The only question is: Does it matter?
After logging 36 total sacks of the quarterback in 2010 and just 31 the year before that, it's clear that the Patriots are looking to bolster their pass rush. Bowers looks like one of the best pass-rushing prospects in this draft class, having registered 15.5 sacks of the quarterback in 2010.
As such, Belichick is doing his diligence at the very least. According to Boston Herald's Ian Rapoport, the Patriots had Bowers in for an official visit last Thursday.
As both a dominating pass-rusher and a physical presence to set the edge in run defense, he's just the type of player the Patriots love to have in their front seven.
Here's where it gets murky.
Having only ever played with his hand in the dirt, there are ob...

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