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by Kyle Gillis As I move to Rounds 5, 4, and 3, I think it is worth looking at previous 4th and 3rd round picks for the Pats in the BB era. I won’t talk about Round 5 picks- the Pats traded that went to Tampa Bay in a trade where I’m sure the Pats trampled on the Bucs lawn and made them pay for the repairs. Notable fourth round hits were Stephen Gostkowski, Asante Samuel, and Brian Stork. A notable miss, or sort of miss, or they got some good out of him before his alleged murderous streak came to light, even though he had huge drop in the second Giants Super Bowl, and wouldn’t it have been awesome if he had caught the final Hail Mary so we could have seen the most epic “I’m digging for treasure and making it rain” celebration in the history of celebrations where future convicted murderers make it rain to end a Super Bowl, Aaron Hernandez. Round 3 has not been very fertile for the Pats. Stevan Ridley and Logan Ryan are probably the two best third rounders; however, this round is littered with busts like Jake Bequette, Taylor Price, and Kevin O’Connell. Obviously a group that’s not going to wear gold sport coats unless they hook up with Century 21. These picks are guys I like in these spots and positions In think the Pats will be drafting with these picks. Round 4, Pick 32 (131 overall) Mark Glowinski, G, West Virginia, 6’4″,307 A guy who is tough and who is someone who plays better than his measurables. If you look at him numbers wise, Round 4 is early. If you look at his grit, strength, and desire, this former tackle is a versatile steal. Round 4, Pick 2, (101 overall) Hayes Pullard, LB, USC, 6’0″, 240 Pullard is the perfect hybrid linebacker/safety type for the new, “jacked up free” league. He is excellent in coverage, often covering the slot receiver. He is also a solid tackler, more in the mode of a Seahawk; that is, a player who was taught the rugby-style tackling that the Seahawks use, rather than the “hit you so hard your grandchildren have sore necks” type of old school Brandon Spikes LB. This may be a bit of an overstatement, but I think he is a player that is a bit ahead of his time. Round 3, Pick 33, (97 overall-compensation pick) Senquez Golson, CB Ole Miss 5’9″, 178 Watch Golosn’s game saving interception against Alabama last fall The ball was up for grabs, with Golson going against Tide tight end OJ Howard. Now Howard is a guy that Pats fans will salivate over next draft- a chiseled stud with all of the football ability you could hope for in your second tight end. The problem is Howard has about as much fire is his belly as Big Papi running out a one hopper to the first baseman. Golson wanted the interception and he got it. Not only did he get it, but afterward in his interview he came across as a kid who is a student of the game. He will be here at this spot because of his height (5’9″ soaking wet), not because of his ability. Round 3, Pick 32, (96 overall) Doran Grant, CB Ohio St. 5’10”, 200 An Urban Meyer guy, what could go wrong? Well in this case, a lot less that what went wrong with a couple of other recommendations from the coach who lettered as a holder in college. Grant is a physical corner whose strength and toughness could make him a somewhat smaller Brandon Browner replacement. He is very fast. 
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