The New England Patriots went for running back depth when they selected Pierre Strong in the fourth round. With the selection, they look to bolster their running game, as the Patriots continue to make rushing the football a huge part of their offense.
Although he may not have been a household name collegiately, Strong was successful for South Dakota State. He rushed for over 1,000 yards three of his four seasons. Now, he will look to take an impact for a Patriots team that has been known to use their running backs in a variety of ways.
Let’s take a look at three things to know about the rookie back.