Not a college football follower, but, with the introduction of harsher penalties for big hits and helmet to helmet hits, I can't trust Meriweather going forward, so feel we might need an extra free safety (better at coverage than Brandon) going forward.
As such, in an ideal world
1st rounder (Oakland's) OLB
1st rounder (Pats) Cornerback
2nd rounder (Panthers) Free Safety
2nd Rounder (Pats) DE
Realise it's 4 picks on defense, but think with the O line holding up, Brady still managing to spread the ball around, and BJGE + Woodhead developing at RB, we probably can afford to leave the offense to later round picks. Maybe pick up a RB and tackle/guard in round 3?
As such, in an ideal world
1st rounder (Oakland's) OLB
1st rounder (Pats) Cornerback
2nd rounder (Panthers) Free Safety
2nd Rounder (Pats) DE
Realise it's 4 picks on defense, but think with the O line holding up, Brady still managing to spread the ball around, and BJGE + Woodhead developing at RB, we probably can afford to leave the offense to later round picks. Maybe pick up a RB and tackle/guard in round 3?