5 Best & Worst Patriots Draft Picks of the last 5 Years

The jury is still out (as they say) on most of these guys, especially those from the 2013 draft.  But as I see it these are the 5 best and 5 worst of the last 5 years.  Taking into account where they were picked and just how good or bad they were/are. 

5 BEST

1. Rob Gronkowski (2010 - 2nd Round, 42 overall)

The injuries stink but he's the best TE in the NFL when he's on the field. Hard to beat in Round 2. 

2. Julien Edelman (2009 - 7th Round, 232 overall)

He didn't get real good until after his rookie deal expired but still points for getting him in the 7th. 100 catch, 1,000 yards is nothing to sneeze at. 

3. Sebastian Vollmer (2009 - 2nd Round, 58 overall)

Some injury concern but getting a solid, starting o-tackle in round 2 is impressive when most teams use Top 10 picks on them. 

4. Nate Solder (2011 - 1st Round, 17 overall)

The pick they got from the Raiders for Richard Seymour.  Surprised they held on to it, but Solder seems legit. 

5. Devin McCourty (2010 - 1st Round, 28 overall)

Pro Bowl CB as a rookie then a terrible CB and now a solid safety.  I'll take it. 

5 WORST

1. Ras-I Dowling (2011 - 2nd Round, 33 overall)

The 1st pick of the 2nd round. Dubbed Ras-IR Dowling, he never played. (8 games). Awful.  

2. Ron Brace (2009 - 2nd Round, 40 overall)

Did you know he played 39 games?  Me either. 

3. Brandon Tate (2009 - 3rd Round, 83 overall)

He was picked 1 spot ahead of Mike Wallace. 

4. Tavon Wilson (2012 - 2nd Round, 48 overall)

Surprised everyone. That's not always a good thing. 

5. Patrick Chung (2009 - 2nd Round, 34 overall)

He wasn't the worst but after trading Matt Cassel and Mike Vrabel you hoped for something better.  

Honorable Mention Worst:

Darius Butler

Tyrone McKenzie

Jermaine Cunningham

Taylor Price

Ryan Mallett

Jake Bequette

Duron Harmon

And in a bizarre turn of events Aaron Hernandez probably belongs on both lists.  So I decided to just leave him off all together.