With their first pick of the 2016 NFL Draft, the Patriots have selected cornerback Cyrus Jones out of Alabama. They also traded the 61st pick for the 78th and 112th overall picks from the Saints. The Pats now have three 3rd round picks and five in the 6th round.
Jones will fit in very nicely as a nickel corner for New England, and he was a premier punt returner last year, returning four for scores in 2015. He is a physical player, loves to get involved in the run game, and he was a very good press corner for the Crimson Tide.