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NFL Draft: Revisiting and Grading the New England Patriots 2015 NFL Draft Picks

By Hal Bent

May 27, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft (left) and president Jonathan Kraft (right) pose with first-round draft choice defensive lineman Malcom Brown at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports
May 27, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft (left) and president Jonathan Kraft (right) pose with first-round draft choice defensive lineman Malcom Brown at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports /
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3rd Round (97th Overall, Compensatory) – Geneo Grissom (DE, Oklahoma)

Grade: B

One Liner: In line to become Rob Ninkovich 2.0

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Geneo Grissom was considered a reach by the NFL Draft analysts when the Patriots took the Oklahoma defensive end in the third round. Grissom is a six-foot-three and 253 pounds 4-3 defensive end who has many traits similar to current defensive end Rob Ninkovich. With his long arms and athleticism, the “tweener” may be in the right defense for his skill set.

Like Ninkovich, Grissom first had to prove his value on special teams. Grissom got the blame for blocked punt fiasco against Philadelphia but continued to be a strong special teams contributor throughout the season. He only played in just over 10% of the defensive snaps and but with Ninkovich nearing the end of the road soon, his role will likely be filled by Grissom in the near future.

Next: 4th Round (101st Overall, Via TB – Logan Mankins) – Trey Flowers

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