2011 NFL Draft: New England Patriots Wrap Up Interesting Draft; BC's Mark Herzlich Undrafted

Media Roundup: On The Patriots' Draft, And Michael Felger's Constant Criticism Of It

It's popular sports talk radio fodder in Boston to say that the New England Patriots' NFL Drat record is "spotty." But how is Bill Belichick's overall record when actually taking players? Let's dig in.

NFL Draft 2011: BC's Mark Herzlich Disappointed, But Understanding

Even though Mark Herzlich was able to make a remarkable recovery from Ewing's Sarcoma and play in every game for the Boston College Eagles last season, it wasn't enough for him to be drafted over the weekend in the 2011 NFL Draft.

NFL Draft 2011: BC's Mark Herzlich Eager To Prove Critics Wrong

Mark Herzlich, who went undrafted in this weekend's 2011 NFL Draft, wasn't focused on his draft stock, instead choosing to focus on the tragedy caused by the violent tornadoes in Alabama. In regards to going undrafted, Herzlich said on Twitter that he's been in a similar position before and has come out on top before.

NFL Draft 2011, New England Patriots: Ryan Mallett, Nate Solder Highlight Picks

The debate begins as to whether or not this year's Patriots draft class will be a successful one, but for now, all fans can do is sit back and analyze their team's newest players. With that in mind, here's a look at your newest Patriots.

2011 NFL Draft Results: New England Patriots Wrap Up Interesting Draft

The 2011 NFL Draft is officially in the books, and similar to previous years, the New England Patriots made some questionable picks. Sometime's they have turned out (see: Devin McCourty), and other times, they just haven't (see: Laurence Maroney). All we know for now is that the draft didn't turn out the way most Patriots fans had hoped.

2011 NFL Draft Results: BC's Mark Herzlich Goes Undrafted

Mark Herzlich, the senior linebacker from Boston College Eagles who overcame cancer, went undrafted in the 2011 NFL Draft on Saturday afternoon at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

2011 NFL Draft Seventh Round Results: Pats Take Malcolm Williams, Mark Herzlich Goes Undrafted

The 2011 NFL Draft has officially come to a close, and what a draft it was. There will be plenty of reaction to picks and analysis in the days to come, but for now, let's take a look at the complete seventh round of this year's draft, including Mr. Irrelevant.

2011 NFL Draft Results: Patriots Take Malcolm Williams At No. 219

Malcolm Williams, a 5'11", 200-pound cornerback from TCU, has been drafted by the New England Patriots with the No. 219 pick (16th pick in the seventh round) in the 2011 NFL Draft on Saturday afternoon at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

2011 NFL Draft Sixth Round Results: Patriots Get Markell Carter, Mark Herzlich Still Undrafted

The 2011 NFL Draft is through six rounds, with just one more to go. The New England Patriots had one pick in the fifth round, and they used it to draft Central Arkansas outside linebacker Markell Carter.

2011 NFL Draft Results: Chargers Draft UConn's Jordan Todman In Sixth Round

Jordan Todman, a 5'9", 190-pound running back and native of North Dartmouth, MA, was drafted with the 18th pick in the sixth round (No. 183 overall) by the San Diego Chargers in the 2011 NFL Draft on Saturday afternoon at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

2011 NFL Draft Results: Patriots Draft Markell Carter At No. 194 Overall

With the 28th pick in the sixth round of the(No. 194 overall), the New England Patriots have selected Markell Carter, and outside linebacker from Central Arkansas. Carter, a 6'4", 248-pound senior, played four seasons at Central Arkansas.

NFL Draft Trade: Patriots, Eagles Swap Picks Late In Sixth Round

New England traded the No. 193 overall pick to Philadelphia in exchange for the No. 194 overall pick. Seriously, that was it. The reason? The Pats and Eagles have made a draft-day trade every year since 2000.

2011 NFL Draft Fifth Round Results: Patriots Come Away With Marcus Cannon, Lee Smith

Day three of the 2011 NFL Draft is underway, and the New England Patriots have already made two of their four picks. Here's a look at the Patriots' picks in the fifth round, as well as the rest of the team's draft picks.

2011 NFL Draft Results: Patriots Take Lee Smith At No. 159 Overall

Lee Smith, a 6'6", 267-pound senior tight end from Marshall, was the New England Patriots selection with the No. 159 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft on Saturday afternoon at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

2011 NFL Draft Results: ACC Has Strong Showing In First Three Rounds

The 2011 NFL Draft is taking place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City this weekend, and there has been no shortage of draft picks from the Atlantic Coast Conference.

2011 NFL Draft Results: Patriots Select Marcus Cannon At No. 138 Overall

Marcus Cannon, an offensive guard from TCU, was the first selection of the New England Patriots on day three of the 2011 NFL Draft, as the Patriots drafted the 6'5", 350-pound lineman with the seventh pick in the fifth round (No. 138 overall).

2011 NFL Draft Fourth Round Results: Panthers Draft Brandon Hogan, Eagles Take Kicker Alex Henery

The 2011 NFL Draft resumed on Saturday afternoon, and we're already through one round with three more to go. Here's a look at all of the picks in the fourth round of Saturday's draft at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

NFL Draft 2011 Results: Analyzing The Patriots' Picks With ESPN's Michael Smith

The New England Patriots have done what they've always done through the first two days of the 2011 NFL Draft: make questionable draft decisions and trade away picks. ESPN's Michael Smith breaks down the first three rounds for Bill Belichick and the Patriots.

2011 NFL Draft Picks, New England Patriots: Ryan Mallett, Nate Solder Highlight Picks

With minutes left until the 2011 NFL Draft resumes with Rounds 4-7, let's take a minute to gather ourselves and take a look at the players that Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots have drafted so far on Thursday and Friday.

2011 NFL Draft Results: Ryan Mallet To Patriots Is 'A Dream Come True'

Ryan Mallett didn't know when he'd hear him name called in this weekend's NFL Draft, considering the fact that many had been questioning his character leading up to the draft. It ultimately took three rounds and 74 picks for Mallett to hear his name read at the podium, and it was the New England Patriots who saved him from the torture.

NFL Draft 2011: Bill Belichick On Ryan Mallett: 'Definitely A Football Guy'

It's no secret that Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett, who the New England Patriots drafted with the tenth pick in the third round (No. 74 overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft on Friday night, has some character issues. Nevertheless, that didn't stop Patriots head coach Bill Belichick from taking the Razorbacks' gunslinger, and it didn't stop him from praising him, either.

NFL Draft 2011, Rounds 4-7: Time, TV Schedule, Draft Order

The 2011 NFL Draft concludes on Saturday, with Rounds 4-7 taking place. The coverage of the final day of the draft will again take place on ESPN and NFL Network, with both networks bringing you every pick in the final rounds.

NFL Draft Grades 2011: Patriots Earn B For Ras-I Dowling Pick

VIDEO: Patriots QB Ryan Mallett Featured On ESPN's Sport Science

Ryan Mallett became the newest quarterback for the New England Patriots on Friday night, as Bill Belichick drafted the Arizona Razorbacks gunslinger with the tenth pick in the third round (No. 74 overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft.

2011 NFL Draft Third Round Results: Allen Bailey Selected By Chiefs, Falcons Take Akeem Dent

Day two of the 2011 NFL Draft is in the books, as the third round concluded late on Friday night. Here's a look at the final 12 picks of the third round of this year's draft.