There are always some Gems hidden in the dirt of the second day of the NFL draft. First there are several large receivers who maybe able to help this team a year or two down the road. ANd their are some interesting Corners as well. Here are a few I think the pats maybe interested in. Starting in the 4th round:
Billy McMullen WR- He played at Virginia for Belichicks buddy Al Groh. He's 6-3.5, 210 pounds and ran a 4.5 forty. He's a big possession receiver who was very productive the past two seasons. As a junior he lead the ACC in receptions (83), receiving yards (1,060), and TDs (12). He wasn't productive last season, 69 for 894, for a number of reasons, but if you look at what he did two years ago he could be an interesting 4th round pick.
Matt Wilhelm ILB- Very productive and has the size Belichick likes in a LBer, 6-4 245. Then he runs a 4.67 forty and may not make it to the second day. Last season he lead the Ohio in tackles 121, 19.5 for losses. He is middle LineBacker, which is a need for the Pats. Plus he is football smart, making the Defensive calls for the Champion Team.
Clifton Smith LB- I think he's a very underrated Linebacker who would be an interesting 4th or 5th round pick for the Pats. He lead the Big east with 135 tackles, and he had 15 TFL and 2 sacks. Has good size 6-2.5 at 255 pounds, and descent speed 4.8 forty, but he plays faster.
Angelo Crowell ILB- Was a tackling machine for Groh at Virginia. This past season he broke his own record with 154 tackles. He is undersized at 6-1 and 237 pounds, but run under 4.7, and his production in a Belichick type defense is important. He could be a steal in the 4th or 5th round.
DeJuan Groce CB- he is an experienced cover corner who doesn't have the size to be a consistent starter in the NFL. But he could be a terrific nickel corner for a long time, like Ray Mickens. What seperates him from the rest is his amazing Punt Return ability. He should be around in the 4th and 5th.
Kevin Garret CB- Another too small guy, but he has exceptional speed. Ran a 4.34 at the combine, but is only 5-9 194 pounds.
Matt Walters DT/DE- Played next too Joseph on Miami's great D-Line. He is small, but has great strength (did 30 reps of 225 LBs), and plays all out all the time. He is my number one sleeper pick. He's 6-4.5, but only 275 pounds. He could start out at D-End on the strong side in Belichicks 3-4, and as he gains weight naturally he could move inside. I could not pass on him in the 4th round, and would think a lot about him in the 3rd.
Kindal Moorhead DE/DT- Over sized underachieving DE, who maybe perfect in as a 3-4 D-End. His best season was his senior year, and he improved each season. He came to Foxboro and interviewed with Belichick, who appears to be high on him. Could be a great pick in the 4th or 5th round.
Antonio Garay DE/DT- Excellent player for BC who has had injury problems. Aother player who could be a great one, but can't stay healthy. He reported he was 100% healthy now, and ready to start next season. At 6-3 295 pounds he can play DE or DT. Maybe worth a risk in the 5th or 6th round.
Andrew Williams DE/OLB- Another sleeper from Miami's great D-Line. Wasn't a starter, but ran a 4.6 at 6-2 and 265 pounds. Still developing player who could be a steal in the 5th or 6th round.
Jordan Black OLT- Hard working LT for Fighting Irish. He could end up as a starter on a lot of line in the NFL. I think he could be a second day steal.
Walter Young WR- Huge WR, 6-4.5 and 217 pounds. He shoudl still be around in the 5th or 6th round.
Chas Gessner WR- Interesting kid from Kraft's Alma-mater, Brown. Interesting combo of size and speed- 6-5 210 pounds, and has 4.56 speed. He will be worth a gamble in the 7th round.