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What the Patriots could do with a first-rounder, if they get it

Rumors have been all over the place regarding the Patriots trading CB Malcolm Butler to the Saints. While the latest news on Monday was that talks had cooled between the two teams, there is still time before the draft for those tides to rise once again; here is a look at some of the prospects the Patriots should target if they do indeed land the 32nd pick in the draft for their veteran corner.

  • A top need for New England is an edge rusher and Charles Harris out of Missouri could be a solid fit. Harris ranked 17th in pass-rush productivity (PRP measures pressure created on a per-snap basis with weighting toward sacks) among 118 qualified draft-eligible edge defenders and finished 15th with a very good overall grade of 86.