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Evaluating roster chances of every Patriots draft pick

By Connor Fulton

Dec 31, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Cyrus Jones (5) runs the ball on a punt return for a touchdown as Michigan State Spartans offensive lineman Collin Caflisch (57) defends during the third quarter in the 2015 CFP semifinal at the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Cyrus Jones (5) runs the ball on a punt return for a touchdown as Michigan State Spartans offensive lineman Collin Caflisch (57) defends during the third quarter in the 2015 CFP semifinal at the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Patriots draft Kamu Grugier-Hill
Aug 28, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Gophers running back David Cobb (27) gets tackled in the first quarter by Eastern Illinois Panthers linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill (32) at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 6, Pick 33 (No. 208 overall) – Kamu Grugier-Hill

The lowdown: Despite an Achilles injury that kept him out of the final three games of the 2015 season, Grugier-Hill ripped off a 4.45-second 40-yard dash at the combine. He may not be the bulkiest linebacker in the world at 215 pounds, but Grugier-Hill possesses above-average start and stop ability. He fits the trend of the growing hybrid linebacker/safety role, and figures to be a special teams stud.

Where he could fit: At first, Grugier-Hill’s best bet at making the team will be on special teams. There is reason to believe that his speedy 6-foot-2 frame will be put to practice on punt coverage in training camp. Down the road, Grugier-Hill could factor into sub packages on settled defense if he puts in enough hours in the weight room.

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Who he will be competing against: Unfortunately for Grugier-Hill, the Patriots do not lack special teams studs. From Brandon Bolden to Matthew Slater, Jonathan Freeny to Ramon Humber and Nate Ebner to Brandon King, the Patriots have plenty of special teams weapons. In addition to those guys, Grugier-Hill will be working against fellow depth linebackers Tony Steward, Kevin Snyder, Elandon Roberts, Rufus Johnson and Jon Bostic.

Roster chances: 5/10. Flip a coin. Heads, and Grugier-Hill will reunite with former Eastern Illinois teammate Garoppolo; tails, and he looks for employment elsewhere.

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