How Acquired: Selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft (180th overall). College: SMU Scouting Report:
Three-year starter and All-Conference choice since his junior
campaign. Senior totals included 59/15/9.5 after 64/10.5/7 the prior
year. Solid special-teams contributor who has blocked kicks in the
past. Pos: Undersized ‘tweener who makes a lot of plays behind the line of
scrimmage. Displays a quick first step off the snap, rushes the edge
with speed and displays good lean. Intelligent, diagnoses the action
and makes plays in every direction. Flashes the ability to drop off
the line and play in space. Neg: Marginal skills pursuing from the backside. Easily controlled at
the point by a single blocker. | 
