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Bill Belichick Called UCLA's Chip Kelly Before Devin Asiasi 2020 NFL Draft Pick

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The New England Patriots traded their Nos. 100, 139 and 172 overall picks in exchange for the Las Vegas Raiders' No. 91 overall selection in the 2020 NFL draft.

Former UCLA tight end Devin Asiasi was the Patriots' target.

"Belichick was comfortable enough to trade up to No. 91 for Asiasi," The Athletic's Jeff Howe wrote on Monday. "Why? Because he called [UCLA head coach Chip] Kelly directly during the third round for last-minute assurance from a trusted friend."

Kelly lauded Asiasi to Howe:

"His athletic ability for his size, someone that big shouldn't be that smooth an athlete.