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Patriots pick edge rusher Keion White, safety Marte Mapu in 2nd, 3rd rounds of draft

FOXBORO — Keion White was one of 17 NFL draft prospects who made the trip to Kansas City to sit backstage in hopes of getting selected and having a national TV moment on stage with Commissioner Roger Goodell.

He sat in the green room for the entire first round without hearing his name called.

He didn't return for Friday night's second round, but he didn't have long to wait.

The New England Patriots picked the Georgia Tech standout 46th overall, adding one of the most agile edge rushers in this year’s draft class.