The Patriots are showing interest in one of the top prospects in the draft.
Big news on the recruitment front: the New England Patriots are showing interest in Louisiana State's offensive tackle La'el Collins. Collins was viewed as a potetential top 10 pick prior to the draft, but fell when Baton Rouge police called him in for questioning with regards to the murder of his ex-girlfriend, who was also pregnant.
It cannot be stressed enough that he is not viewed as a suspect, but his connection has to make the Patriots wary in the aftermath of Aaron Hernandez.