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Total breakdown: Patriots draft TE AJ Derby in sixth round

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- A few quick thoughts on the New England Patriots' sixth-round pick.

The pick: AJ Derby, tight end, Arkansas (202nd overall)

My take: The 6-foot-3¾, 251-pound Derby is an H-back type who aligns in various spots and has one year of experience at the position.