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Chatfield alum Dalton Keene selected by Patriots in third round of NFL draft at No. 101 overall

Chatfield’s own Dalton Keene is heading to New England.

The former Colorado prep standout who led the Chargers to the 2016 Class 4A semifinals was selected in the third round at No. 101 overall by the Patriots on Friday.

As a junior at Virginia Tech in 2019, the 6-foot-4, 251-pound tight end had 21 receptions for 240 yards and five touchdowns. He displayed additional versatility at H-back, wideout and in the backfield.

Keene and UCLA’s Devin Asiasi, taken at No. 91 by the Pats, are the highest-drafted tight ends by New England since the franchise took Rob Gronkowski in the second round (No.