Using the New England Patriots' greatest position of needs as a guide, beginning a series leading into the NFL draft that highlights three players at each spot who could fit the team's profile in the third-round-and-beyond range. Today, it's defensive ends/outside linebackers.
Derek Rivers (Youngstown) -- The 6-foot-3 5/8, 248-pound Rivers set the school record with 41 sacks, which reflects his ability to get to the quarterback. Players at the FCS level often have to dominate to draw the notice of scouts and Rivers, who earned an invitation to the Senior Bowl, qualifies in that area.