New England Patriots Report

Setting the Patriots' draft picks

March, 21, 2013

Mar 21

6:35

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By Field Yates | ESPNBoston.com

The NFL released its full draft order today, which comes on the heels of Monday's announcement of 32 compensatory picks.

As things currently stand, the Patriots have five draft picks, highlighted below.

First round: 29th overall
Second round: 59th overall
Third round: 91st overall
Seventh round: 226th overall (from Chicago through Tampa Bay; Aqib Talib trade)
Seventh round: 235th overall

Last year, the following players were selected in those slots:

29. Safety Harrison Smith (Vikings)
59. Defensive end Vinny Curry (Eagles)
91. Offensive tackle Lamar Holmes (Falcons)
226. Center David Molk (Chargers)
235. Wide receiver Jeremy Ebert (Patriots)

To see the full draft order, CLICK HERE.

Field Yates

ESPN Insider

Field Yates has previous experience interning with the New England Patriots on both their coaching and scouting staffs. A graduate of Wesleyan University (CT), he is a regular contributor to ESPN Boston's Patriots coverage and ESPN Insider.

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