37. New England Patriots (from LAC)
Kyle Dugger | S | Lenoir-Rhyne
After trading out of the first round, the Patriots use the first of their five Day 2 picks on one of this year’s top small-school prospects.
Don’t let the level of competition fool you; Dugger should have been playing at a powerhouse program on Saturdays. He’s got a fantastic combination of size, athleticism and versatility, allowing him to line up all over the field and make big plays in every facet of the game.
Dugger brings immediate special teams value, but he’s got tons of upside as an impact defender, no matter where he played in college. There were bigger names available at safety, but the Patriots know their guys when they see them.