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5 things to know about Patriots draft pick Dalton Keene

The Patriots doubled down on their need for a tight end Friday night.

Ten picks after selecting UCLA tight end Devin Asiasi, New England traded back into the third round, acquiring the 101st overall pick from the New York Jets to select Virginia Tech tight end Dalton Keene.

Here are five things to know about the second tight end the Patriots drafted Friday night.

Keene’s nickname is Rambo.

Dalton Keene, movie star?

Keene’s teammates and coaches at Virginia Tech nicknamed him Rambo because of his resemblance to the movie character portrayed by Sylvester Stallone.