NEPD Editor: James Christensen
After selecting Texas DT Malcom Brown and Jordan Richards (DB, Stanford) with their first two picks, the Patriots traded the 96th pick to the Cleveland Browns.
With the 97th pick, the Patriots then selected Geneo Grissom (DE, Oklahoma).
In exchange for the 96th pick and a 7th rounder, the Browns sent back a 4th, 5th and 6th-round selections.
Geneo Grissom is a man without a position drafted to a team without a schematic identity. He has played defensive end, linebacker and even tight end. The Patriots saw some draftable traits that they think they can develop into a productive pass-rusher.