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2017 New England Patriots NFL Mock Draft

By Kyle Davis

Oct 30, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) tries to break a tackle by Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) during the second half at New Era Field. The Patriots beat the Bills 41-25. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) tries to break a tackle by Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) during the second half at New Era Field. The Patriots beat the Bills 41-25. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 17, 2015; West Point, NY, USA; The Army Black Knights defense lines up against the Bucknell Bison during the first half at Michie Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2015; West Point, NY, USA; The Army Black Knights defense lines up against the Bucknell Bison during the first half at Michie Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports /

#3.  Julie’n Davenport – OT – Bucknell

With the 3rd pick, the Patriots address the offensive line by selecting Julie’n Davenport.  I completely aware that you have never heard of this guy, and he plays for an FCS School.  But hear me out.

Davenport is a freakishly large, freakishly athletic Offensive Tackle.  At 6’7″ 315 pounds, you can already tell what this guy would look like if you were standing in front of him.  But he also has 35″ arms, and 10″ hands.  The guy is a giant.

But he isn’t just a large body.  He has been a 4 year starter at Bucknell, even earning the Left Tackle position as a Freshman, and got First-Team recognition as a Sophomore, and has been a Captain for Bucknell for 2 seasons.

Right now, some scouts are saying that he does the following things very well: pass blocking, footwork, run blocking, blocking strength.  So, basically everything.  What he lacks in elite competition, he makes up for in leadership, experience, and raw size & talent.

If Davenport gets to the Senior Bowl and dominates there, look for this name to shoot up draft boards. Until that point, I’m comfortable with putting him into this spot, and I think he wouldn’t turn down the chance to protect Tom Brady’s blind side.

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