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NFL draft 2019: Patriots draft DE Chase Winovich with the 77th pick

The New England Patriots have made their third pick of the 2019 NFL draft: with the 77th overall selection, the reigning world champions selected defensive end Chase Winovich out of Michigan.

#77: Chase Winovich

Position: Defensive edge

School: Michigan

Size: 6028, 253 lbs

Quick-hit analysis: While Chase Winovich is not the most explosive of athletes, he wins because of his outstanding hand usage and solid overall technique. Winovich will compete for playing time behind expected starting defensive edges Michael Bennett, Deatrich Wise Jr.