Patriots finally make first pick, select Edge Derek Rivers

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 05: Defensive lineman Derek Rivers of Youngstown State in action during day five of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 5, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

  • With the 19th pick of the third round (83rd overall), the New England Patriots selected edge defender Derek Rivers from Youngstown State Friday.
  • Rivers was dominant rushing the passer in the 2016 FCS Championship game, recording 2 sacks, a hit, and 6 hurries.
  • Rivers also held his own in the East-West Shrine game, finishing with a sack, hit, and hurry on just 14 pass rushes.

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