With the Patriots scheduled to pick for the first time in this week’s NFL draft during the third round at pick No. 72, we thought we’d take a look at how Bill Belichick has done in the round historically.
Who has he hit on? Conversely, who have been the misses?
HITS
Joe Thuney
Year: 2016
Skinny: Immediately stepped into starting role at left guard, and was part of a Super Bowl-winning team as a rookie.
Vincent Valentine
Year: 2016
Skinny: The book might not be complete on him, but the defensive tackle came on late in the year, playing well in the big games down the stretch.