2018 NFL Mock Draft: Trade Winds Blow Early

47. The New England Patriots are all about players who offer plenty of versatility. Nowhere more so than in the defensive front seven. Oftentimes they love switching their edge players from outside linebacker to defensive end and back again depending on situation. Can’t say it doesn’t work from the recent results. Nonetheless, the roster is due for another infusion at those positions after some recent turnover. <p>Dorance Armstrong certainly qualifies for their criteria. A smart, athletic player who gets the most out of what he has despite playing for a lesser program. He’s got length and the frame to play standing up or with his hand in the ground. There are so many ways to envision how Bill Belichick and Matt Patricia could use him in that system. It’s merely a matter of imagination.</p>. DE. Kansas. Dorance Armstrong . 30. player