Former 2014 first round pick Dominque Easley (29th overall) was released by the New England Patriots today after two injury plagued seasons. The Patriots drafted Easley out of Florida, 29th overall in the 2014 draft despite two ACL tears in college.
Prior to his 2nd tear in September of his senior season, Easley was projected to be a top ten pick on some draft boards and a few pundits, like Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller. SI’s Doug Farrar, and Ryan Riddle, had a healthy Easley in the same tier as Aaron Donald and #1 overall pick Jadeveon Clowney.