Patriots draft DE Zach Moore, DB Jemea Thomas
Moore is considered a bit of a raw prospect, but he has intriguing physical attributes. At 6'5", 269 pounds, he's built like a protypical 4-3 defensive end, with a good, muscular build, great length (34" arms) and solid athleticism. He was dominant playing with Division II Concordia, where he was a two-time captain and racked up 33 sacks.
Thomas is a versatile defensive back who projects as a safety at the next level. He's a physical defender who is at his best playing downhill, but his limitations in coverage pushed him down the draft board. It was a little surprising to see him taken before a prospect like LSU's Craig Loston, but perhaps Loston's medical information is more alarming than we know.
The Patriots have one more pick in this year's draft: their own seventh round selection (244).
