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PATRIOTS DRAFT RECAP
Round 4 Pick 24



Nolen Baldwin
OG Kentucky
6-04 300
22 Years Old

Baldwin was brought in to further the Patriots rebuild of their offensive line. He is a raw player who will need coaching to excel at the NFL level. Has solid strength and above average speed. Needs to polish blocking techniques.

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PATRIOTS DRAFT RECAP
Round 5 Pick 24



Lenny Buchanan
SS Vanderbilt
6-02 210
24 Years Old

When the Patriots chose not to resign Patrick Chung they knew they would need to add a player to fill his spot in the secondary. Buchanan comes in and is expected to battle Duron Harmon for the open spot at Strong Safety. Buchanan is better than most safeties in man coverage but does lack a little in zone defenses. He reads plays well and does well in press coverage. Tackles well. Has trouble getting off blocks. Hits like a linebacker. Has WR caliber hands. Decent speed, great acceleration and agility. Came to Vandy as a runningback and does well with the ball in his hands.

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PATRIOTS DRAFT RECAP
Round 6 Pick 24



Treyvon Ford
WR New Hampshire
6-06 232
24 Years Old

At six foot six and 232 pounds Treyvon Ford looks shockingly similar to Lions superstar receiver Calvin Johnson, who is listed at six foot five and 236 pounds. Ford, who chose UNH over bigger schools to be able to continue playing basketball, came to the program as a quarterback. After his sophomore season he was asked to move to receiver where he excelled, breaking nearly every Colonial Conference receiving record in just two seasons. Ford has solid but not great hands and can get the ball in traffic. Not a great route runner. Excellent release. Great vertical. Not a burner but above average speed for his size. Not the most elusive guy but he will run over defensive backs. Doesn't fumble.

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PATRIOTS DRAFT RECAP
Round 7 Pick 24



Josh Diaz
DE/OLB North Texas
6-05 264
21 Years Old

Diaz was picked in the seventh round to add depth at the defensive end and outside linebacker spots. Diaz played both spots in college and could play either in the Patriots 4-3 defense. Diaz gets off blocks well and pursues plays well. Very strong player. Does get tired late in games.

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WELCOME BACK
By Tim Honks, Staff Writer

After just one season away in Buffalo linebacker Brandon Spikes has rejoined the Patriots. Signed to a one year deal at just over five million Spikes was brought in to provide insurance if Hightower's injury lingers. Spikes was in New England from 2010-2013 before signing with Buffalo last year. Spikes recorded a career high 103 tackles with Buffalo in 2014. He cited a desire to "come home" as his main reason for returning to New England.

Spikes will wear number 52 as his old number, 55, is worn by Akeem Ayers.

The Patriots also signed quarterback Scott Tolzien and wide receiver Tiquan Underwood, who was with the Patriots in 2011.

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MORE REINFORCEMENTS ARRIVE
By Tim Honks, Staff Writer

The Patriots and Packers agreed to a trade today that sends Packers center J.C. Tretter to New England in exchange for the Patriots 2016 3rd round pick. Tretter should get a chance to crack the starting lineup in New England.

The Patriots also announced they had signed several undrafted free agents:
QB Denolious Crawford - Western Michigan
HB Marcos Briscoe - Purdue
HB Spencer Greer - Navy
FB Acey Darman - Georgia
WR Jorian Clayton - Eastern Michigan
WR Arryn Hickman - Florida Atlantic
TE Anthony Diaz - Buffalo
G Jerron Conley - UCLA
G Jesse Orr - USF
DT Alani Pleasant - UCLA
OLB Aevry Shepherd - Wyoming
MLB Cotton Hunt - Drake
DB Margarito McGee - South Carolina
S R.T. Mullins - South Carolina
K Jesse Barker - USC
P Barry Ferrell - Memphis