The New England Patriots have traded the 28th pick in the second round (No. 60 overall) to the Houston Texans in exchange for the No. 73 overall pick in the third round and the No. 138 overall pick.
Houston used the 60th pick to draft Miami Hurricanes cornerback Brandon Harris, who amassed 129 career tackles, four interceptions and three forced fumbles in three seasons in South Beach.
New England drafted Virginia Cavailers cornerback Ras-I Dowling with the first pick of the second round (No. 33 overall) and California Golden Bears running back Shane Vereen with the 24th pick of the second round (No. 56 overall).
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