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2019 NFL Draft: Full two-round mock for each team across the league

By Peter Panacy

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AUBURN, AL – OCTOBER 13: Defensive lineman Derrick Brown #5 of the Auburn Tigers looks to block a pass from quarterback Jarrett Guarantano #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)
AUBURN, AL – OCTOBER 13: Defensive lineman Derrick Brown #5 of the Auburn Tigers looks to block a pass from quarterback Jarrett Guarantano #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) /

29. player. 47. . Defensive Tackle. Auburn. Derrick Brown

The New England Patriots eventually have to start thinking about life after eventual Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady, but grabbing a signal-caller this early and at this spot makes zero sense.

With Brady still making castoff offensive players look sharp, New England’s defense should be the No. 1 priority for head coach Bill Belichick, and he’ll likely start up front by reinforcing what has been something of a disappointing defensive line this season.

It primarily starts on the inside, where defensive tackles Lawrence Guy and Malcolm Brown have been fairly lackluster this season. And if the Pats want to maximize the impact of defensive end Trey Flowers, finding some 3-technique upgrades would do wonders.

Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown is a nice find here. At 6-foot-5 and 316 pounds, Brown is both powerful and disruptive, capable of opening up things off the edge.