But first, before the draft, the Patriots had a choice to make. They could keep all of their high picks -- they had six in the first 60 selections -- or package at least three and ship them to another team to move up and select Michigan cornerback Charles Woodson. They decided, probably wisely, to stockpile their team with talent...
...Running back Robert Edwards from the University of Georgia and defensive back Tebucky Jones from Syracuse, taken by the Patriots 18th and 22d over all, were in the top 25 on just about every team's board. Wisconsin wide receiver Tony Simmons, Alabama tight end Rod Rutledge, Michigan running back Chris Floyd and Florida State defensive lineman Greg Spires were all selected in the second and third rounds by the Patriots. That is a pretty impressive crop.