With the 243rd pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots selected cornerback Keion Crossen, an undersized yet highly-athletic prospect out of Western Carolina. Crossen won’t challenge Stephon Gilmore for the Patriots starting cornerback job, however, he provides some intriguing athleticism at an important position.
The Patriots have never shied away from adding cornerbacks either in the draft or as undrafted free agents shortly after. They found a gem in UDFA cornerback Jonathan Jones in 2016 and hit the jackpot with Malcolm Butler in 2014. Even those who didn’t make the Patriots roster have gone on to earn starting roles elsewhere in the league.