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Barkevious Mingo to Patriots: Reflecting on Patriots 2013 rookie class

By Connor Fulton

Aug 12, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers tight end Justin Perillo (80) is tackled by Cleveland Browns linebacker Barkevious Mingo (51) after catching a pass in the first quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 12, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers tight end Justin Perillo (80) is tackled by Cleveland Browns linebacker Barkevious Mingo (51) after catching a pass in the first quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 11, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots outside linebacker Jamie Collins (91) returns an interception for a touchdown during the first half against the New Orleans Saints at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

7. Jamie Collins (No. 52 overall)

Games: 43

Games started: 35

Career stats: 283 tackles, 9.5 sacks, nine fumbles forced, four fumbles recovered, 17 passes defended, three interceptions

Collins is in the same conversation as Rob Gronkowski when it comes to best pure talent on the Patriots’ roster. He is simply phenomenal, and certainly tops the list of free agents to retain in the 2017 offseason over the likes of Dont’a Hightower and Malcolm Butler. Collins is as dominant a pass rusher as he powerful a run stopper, and it’s a rare play when Collins isn’t either making the tackle or in the vicinity of the ball carrier.

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If there was a revamp of the 2013 NFL Draft, Collins would land in the top five, without a doubt. Mingo is actually pretty close to Collins on the scale, as both weigh-in at about 250 pounds (Mingo stands an inch taller at 6-foot-4). It will be fun to watch Collins and Mingo work alongside each other in the pass rush.

Next: 6. Aaron Dobson (No. 59 overall)

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