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New England Patriots Add Defensive Depth in Latest 2017 Mock Draft

By Logan Jakubajtys

Sep 17, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators linebacker Alex Anzalone (34) works out prior to the game against the North Texas Mean Green at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators linebacker Alex Anzalone (34) works out prior to the game against the North Texas Mean Green at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 10, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines tight end Jake Butt (88) makes a reception for a touchdown in the second quarter against the UCF Knights at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 3, 72nd Pick: TE Jake Butt, Michigan

The New England Patriots have a new tight end duo with Rob Gronkowski and Dwayne Allen. The Patriots acquired Allen from the Indianapolis Colts this offseason after the departure of Martellus Bennett.

New England will look to the future with their first pick in the 2017 NFL Draft adding Michigan tight end Jake Butt. While he’s no Gronk, one AFC Scout believes Butt will be a solid pro, and that’s good enough when paired up with the Polish Touchdown Machine.

"“He’s going to be a good pro. Everyone wants Kelce, Olsen or Gronk but those are elite players. Butt is dependable and will make first downs. They all get better as blockers once they get up here.”"

Butt has plenty of room for improvement in the blocking game, but he’d be able to work on that while sitting third on the depth chart.

Previous Mock Draft: RB Wayne Gallman, Clemson

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