The 2015 NFL Draft has been in the books for nearly 48 hours. Now that immediate reactions have subsided, let’s rethink the New England Patriots’ haul by placing it next to the 2014 draft class.
1st Round
2014: DL Dominique Easley
2015: DT Malcom Brown
We didn’t get a full look at Easley in his rookie year, but he showed flashes of promise. He stands to figure prominently in the Patriots’ front seven this season, and he will likely be working alongside this year’s first-round pick, Brown. Easley and Brown will be the core components of the Patriots’ defensive line for years to come; both of these selections were excellent.