The New England Patriots had several options with the No. 28 pick in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft.
They ultimately decided to select Rutgers defensive back Devin McCourty, and it turned out to be one of the best draft picks the franchise has ever made.
McCourty played 13 seasons for the Patriots and was an important contributor to three Super Bowl-winning teams (2014, 2016, 2018). He was one of the best safeties of his era and a well-respected leader on and off the field.
Perry: Patriots face impossible task of replacing irreplaceable McCourty
McCourty announced his retirement from football a couple weeks ago, but he held his retirement press conference at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday.