Inside linebacker was one position often linked to the New England Patriots in the first round of the NFL draft. The Patriots went another route Day 1 when selecting Chattanooga offensive lineman over prospects such as Utah's Devin Lloyd and Georgia's Nakobe Dean.
New England elected to pass on linebacker prospects throughout the three-day process, grabbing several running backs and cornerbacks instead. Many were shocked due to the lack of prominent names and depth behind veterans such as Ja'Whaun Bentley and Josh Uche.
That's not the way Matt Groh feels about the position.