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New England Patriots Mock Draft Update: March 12th

By Logan Jakubajtys

Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is pressured by Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Ryan Anderson (22) in the fourth quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is pressured by Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Ryan Anderson (22) in the fourth quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 1, 2016; Colorado Springs, CO, USA; Air Force Falcons defensive back Weston Steelhammer (8) celebrates after a play in the third quarter against the Navy Midshipmen at Falcon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Colorado Springs, CO, USA; Air Force Falcons defensive back Weston Steelhammer (8) celebrates after a play in the third quarter against the Navy Midshipmen at Falcon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

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Round 6, Pick 200: Weston Steelhammer, SS, Air Force

At the Air Force Academy, Weston Steelhammer had an extremely solid career. He has potential as a backup safety in the NFL, behind Devin McCourty and Duron Harmon.

Fox Sports’ Shawn Spencer says:

"“Steelhammer is a good, physical tackler who punishes the ball carrier with hard hits. He shows very good mental toughness as well, playing with a short memory to bounce back quickly from mistakes.”"

Steelhammer could also contribute as a full-time special teams player, as safety Nate Ebner does.

Round 7, Pick 239: Jerome Lane, WR, Akron

Again, the Patriots are set at WR, but Jerome Lane could be a project and practice squad player. At 6’3″ Lane adds a size at wideout that the New England Patriots lack.

Lane had 1,018 yards and six touchdowns on 62 receptions last season with Akron.

With a 220lbs frame, Lane could also be used as a tight end. He is versatile in the roles he can fill, and those are the types of players Belichick loves.

The New England Patriots are in a great position, even without first or second round picks.

They can add depth that is crucial to a Super Bowl run, as injuries play a role in all seasons. Even those that end up on the practice squad contribute in some way.

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The Patriots have proven that they are all in for 2017 with the moves they have made, so expect an active draft and many more trades for New England.

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