Patriots Take Sony Michel At No. 31 Overall
7 years agoThe New England Patriots selected Georgia running back Sony Michel with the 31st overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft. Michel looked great in the college playoffs. He's an explosive back that profiles similarly with Saints back Alvin Kamara. Michel has great upper-body strength and can provide chunk plays with his athleticism and strength. The Pats have plenty of versatility in their backfield once again, and Michel can help fill the void that Dion Lewis left in free agency. However, Michel may not make a huge impact right away, as he'll have to contend for carries with Rex Burkhead, James White, Jeremy Hill and Mike Gillislee. The Patriots could be looking to trade one of their other backs at this point. Some teams were worried about the condition of Michel's knee -- he tore his left ACL in high school. Longevity could be an issue with him.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN