9 quick-hit takeaways from the Patriots’ 2020 NFL Draft

What the draft means for New England in 2020 and beyond. (And who is QB Trey Lance?)

6. Kyle Dugger is an equally fascinating prospect

He may put things together fairly quickly, even after coming from Division II. In early conversations with his coaches and teammates, he has wowed the Lenior-Rhyne program on and off the field. He’s an elite athlete, a hard worker and a heady player. He spent most of his time at free safety in college, and could immediately step in as the replacement for Duron Harmon, who the Patriots traded to the Lions this offseason, in 3-safety sets.

Though there’s some concern about the jump from DII to the pros, his strong work at the Senior Bowl (a college All-Star game) seems to have persuaded Belichick that Dugger can make the leap.