With the 27th pick in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots have selected defensive back, Nate Ebner, from THE Ohio State.
Ebner is a former rugby players and spent most of his time playing special teams at Ohio State. He joined the program as a walk-on freshman in 2009. He recored 11 tackles and one sack for the Buckeyes in 2012.
He wasn't at the combine, but impressed at Ohio State's pro day with a 4.55 40 yard dash, 39 inch vertical and 4.04 shuttle. He also put up 225 on the bench, 23 times.
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