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Antonio Garcia Selected by Patriots in Third Round of NFL Draft

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TROY, Alabama – Offensive tackle Antonio Garcia became the seventh-highest NFL Draft pick in Troy history and the highest offensive lineman ever selected in the Sun Belt Conference as he was tabbed by the New England Patriots in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft with the 85th overall pick Friday night at Philadelphia City Hall.

"I'm extremely proud of the man and player that Antonio has become," Troy head coach Neal Brown said. "He came to Troy at 250 pounds and has truly developed into one of the premier offensive lineman in the country.