After trading down twice in the first round, the New England Patriots actually didn’t trade out of the round, unlike last year. With the 27th pick, the Pats selected cornerback Devin McCourty, a senior out of Rutgers.

Although McCourty flew under the radar a bit, New England is getting a talented player at a position at which they sorely need help.

In four years as a Scarlet Knight, he amassed 261 tackles, six interceptions, two-and-a-half sacks, and two forced fumbles. In 2009, he was a first team All-Big East selection.

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