Meet the Patriots’ (small) 2017 NFL Draft class
This year was a different NFL Draft for the Patriots.
The reigning Super Bowl champions entered the three-day draft without a first- or second-round selection, had six picks overall, made four trades, and wound up drafting just four players.
It is the smallest draft class in franchise history and the smallest for reigning champ in league history.
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