47. The Patriots have the relative luxury of picking up who they believe to be the best available player, and Armstead could fit that mold. He is a quality run stopper who would fit in well as a 3-4 defensive end. His frame is built where he could realistically put on more weight, and could develop his rather raw talent into something more polished on the defending champion’s defense.
<p>Nose tackle is also a concern, so Oklahoma’s Jordan Phillips could be taken here at the bottom of the first round.</p>. DT/DE. Oregon. Arik Armstead. 32. player