Best Of Social Media: A Look Back At The New England Patriots 2020 Draft Week

Robert Alvarez

1 year ago at 5:09 pm ET

Posted Under: 2020 Patriots Draft

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The New England Patriots 2020 draft wrapped up on Saturday with ten total collegiate players selected by the team over three days.

(Be sure to read Ian Logue’s and Steve Balestrieri’s draft breakdowns on the picks)

From scouting division-2 Lenoir-Rhyne to the University of Wyoming and beyond, head coach Bill Belichick and director of player personnel Nick Caserio along with others began the post-Brady era rebuild of the franchise into the future.

Before we take a look back at all the athlete sights and sounds from the seven rounds, check out Nike Belichick’s burst into stardom over social media.

Nike, the Belichick family dog, stole the draft spotlight throughout night one from the Belichick war room on Nantucket.

(You can checkout a backstory on Nike shared by Patriots.com’s Angelique Fiske)

Nike out here doing his job.

📺: #NFLDraft on NFLN/ESPN/ABC pic.twitter.com/RjOP7O09d0

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) April 25, 2020

Hi, who just joined? #PatsDraft pic.twitter.com/aH6uVtJ21x

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) April 25, 2020

Let’s check in on the Patriots War Room pic.twitter.com/ZtMkjleKvJ

— Mark Daniels (@MarkDanielsPJ) April 25, 2020

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Z-hIIgMRj/

Nike and Bill Belichick for the war room win☺️ #NFLDraft https://t.co/1Xr35lH8Sr

— Sarah Bennett (@SarahBe73825056) April 24, 2020

Belichick was later asked a few questions about his dog, and he responded with some classic answers.

Every dog has its day. Yesterday was Nike Belichick's.

Asked for a scouting report on the pup, Bill Belichick says: "he's fast… not as fast as the rabbits he's chasing, but he's close."@abc6 #NFLDraft #GoPats @BelichickFDN pic.twitter.com/x5dndOPbbv

— Ian Steele (@ISteeleABC6) April 26, 2020

Belichick’s scouting report on his dog, Nike: “He’s very personable, friendly and gets a lot of attention.”

— Mark Daniels (@MarkDanielsPJ) April 25, 2020

Belichick on his dog Nike becoming an internet star:

“Linda did a great job with Nike. As you can see, he’s very personable and friendly and gets a lot of attention. So I’ll give her kudos on that one.” @LindaH_Official 😂 pic.twitter.com/1jEIJY6V3H

— Meredith Gorman (@MereGorman) April 25, 2020

Moving forward into the draft selections, check out behind-the-scenes sights and sounds, game film, and all the live reaction over social media from the past three days.

Round 2 (37 overall) – Safety Kyle Dugger, Lenoir-Rhyne

Let’s get it!

— Kyle Dugger (@KingDugg_3) April 24, 2020

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It’s been a dawg mentality since day 1… Let’s get to work❗️ @patriots

A post shared by Kyle Dugger (@duggerdugger2) on Apr 24, 2020 at 8:47pm PDT

https://twitter.com/BearsSports/status/1253839602802200580?s=20

https://twitter.com/BearsSports/status/1254207282587541512?s=20

Not much video on Dugger out there, but I put together a thread on what I noticed from watching a few of his games.

Brings a lot of moldable traits to the table, but not quite a finished product yet. Check it out. #Patriots https://t.co/D43aM48KAm

— charlie white (@_charliewhite_) April 25, 2020

.@SweetFeet_White has a message for the newest member of the squad.@KingDugg_3 | #PatsDraft pic.twitter.com/1t8wEkBCN5

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) April 25, 2020

Welcome to NE!! @KingDugg_3
Let’s Work! https://t.co/ckTbW8xIOt

— Ja’Whaun Bentley🎈 (@NVBentley33) April 25, 2020

Round 2 (60 overall) – Linebacker Josh Uche, Michigan

Blessed is an understatement.@KingDugg_3 | #PatsDraft pic.twitter.com/F7ge5AUkUq

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) April 25, 2020

LETS GO !!!!

— Josh Uche (@_Uche35) April 25, 2020

#GoPatsGo

— Josh Uche (@_Uche35) April 25, 2020

#NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/dQwVy5ztvY

— Josh Uche (@_Uche35) April 25, 2020

https://twitter.com/Patriots/status/1253867418285420544?s=20

Reunited. @Wino | @_Uche35 | #PatsDraft pic.twitter.com/D6mGQ8wTOG

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) April 25, 2020

.@_Uche35 @Wino
🤝
QBs worst nightmare pic.twitter.com/iqAsCsRhDi

— Michigan On BTN (@MichiganOnBTN) April 25, 2020

https://twitter.com/UMichFootball/status/1253873563393802240?s=20

Thank you God pic.twitter.com/Z1QCVA2TZg

— Josh Uche (@_Uche35) April 25, 2020

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Blessings..

A post shared by Josh Uche (@josh_uche) on Apr 25, 2020 at 8:09am PDT

Ready to get to work. @_Uche35 | #PatsDraft pic.twitter.com/dfEbctQfsQ

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) April 25, 2020

https://twitter.com/_NickJohn7/status/1254146609983688705?s=20

LFG !! pic.twitter.com/qQFzTgBcvM

— Josh Uche (@_Uche35) April 26, 2020

The @Patriots will love Josh! pic.twitter.com/o64Q0SKyYo

— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) April 25, 2020

Yessir !!! Let’s get it

— Josh Uche (@_Uche35) April 26, 2020

Josh Uche time!

Really versatile player who can line up at any spot in the Patriots’ defense. Has an explosive first step to go with great bend and balance around the arc.

Was an absolute nightmare for the South’s OTs in the Senior Bowl pic.twitter.com/uj1gt3YltG

— Taylor Kyles (@tkyles39) April 25, 2020

14 sacks my senior year. 52 career. But welcome to NE, kid. 😂 😉 https://t.co/SENxWr1r1F

— Tedy Bruschi (@TedyBruschi) April 25, 2020

Round 3 (87 overall) – Linebacker Anfernee Jennings, Alabama

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Lets gooooo @patriots. #patsnation #gopatsgo

A post shared by Anfernee Jennings (@_threee3) on Apr 25, 2020 at 5:25pm PDT

Yessuh!!!! @anferneejenning https://t.co/qRNV233BFH

— Ja’Whaun Bentley🎈 (@NVBentley33) April 25, 2020

YESSSSSIRRRRRRRRRR‼️‼️ @anferneejenning LFG.

— Damien Harris (@DHx34) April 25, 2020

Anfernee Jennings responded well to some adversity at Alabama.

Damaged an artery and had a blood clot in his leg as a sophomore. Rehabbed it and was All-SEC by his senior year.

— Chris Mason (@ByChrisMason) April 25, 2020

Caserio calls Anfernee Jennings tough, big, from a good program at Alabama, and moved around a bit.@ABC6 #GoPats #NFLDraft @anferneejenning pic.twitter.com/9wNNHkIjnv

— Ian Steele (@ISteeleABC6) April 25, 2020

Round 3 (91 overall) – Tight End Devin Asiasi, UCLA

https://twitter.com/ASI2X/status/1253911736119291905?s=20

https://twitter.com/KalisiMusic/status/1253937554656645120?s=20

.@ASI2X checks in! #PatsDraft pic.twitter.com/1NeL9lZe1l

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) April 25, 2020

just like old times 😂💯 https://t.co/XqtsmoSrvj

— Devin Asiasi “2X” (@ASI2X) April 26, 2020

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_bmGGPjKZo/

Oh hell yeah, Belichick. #Patriots draft Devin Asiasi, one of my favorite tight ends in the draft. Burst and speed to get vertical up the seam and change of direction. Pass-catcher. https://t.co/GH7iPEnAKo

— Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) April 25, 2020

The Patriots traded the 4th-round pick they got for Rob Gronkowski to move up to take TE Devin Asiasi.

Asiasi is the highest-drafted Patriots TE since Rob Gronkowski in 2010. pic.twitter.com/01rJNrA2rE

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 25, 2020

Round 3 (101 overall) – Tight End Dalton Keene, Virginia Tech

Can’t wait to get to work! https://t.co/IRCckAlwq9

— Dalton Keene (@DaltonKeene18) April 25, 2020

Fun facts on Patriots TE Dalton Keene

– Had only one drop his entire college career at VA Tech
– Did not commit a single penalty last season

— Ryan Hannable (@RyanHannable) April 25, 2020

Bill Belichick is going to love the versatility of Dalton Keene! 🦃👏#NFLDraft #ACCFootball pic.twitter.com/FFxWggWJLA

— ACC Digital Network (@theACCDN) April 25, 2020

Another tight end for the #Patriots: Dalton Keene was the best tester at tight end at the combine this year. https://t.co/7b52viqz2x

— Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) April 25, 2020

Round 5 (159 overall) – Kicker Justin Rohrwasser, Marshall

Welcome back to New England, @Xjrowex16! https://t.co/HAvaR8IvNl

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) April 25, 2020

Justin Rohrwasser game-winning 53-yard field goal against Western Kentucky last year

He was iced twice before this kick pic.twitter.com/uWBQRxDoMj

— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) April 25, 2020

Don't know much about new Patriots kicker Justin Rohrwasser? Here he is nailing 50+ yard field goals with ease during his pro day workout. pic.twitter.com/IfddMH77xv

— NESN (@NESN) April 25, 2020

Kicker Justin Rohrwasser is a Patriot

On the Clock is presented by @DraftKings pic.twitter.com/WnSTy7XjyG

— Patriots on NBCSB (@NBCSPatriots) April 25, 2020

All the hard work has finally paid off for Marshall Kicker Justin Rohrwasser! He is now in line to win the starting Kicking job in New England after getting drafted in the 5th round. @Xjrowex16 @NFL @NFLDraft @Patriots @HerdFB @HerdZone @WOWK13News #13SportsZone pic.twitter.com/9g8Gp60lUT

— Jake Siegel (@JakeSiegelTV) April 26, 2020

Round 6 (182 overall) – Guard Michael Onwenu, Michigan

Ann Arbor ➡️ New England

Let's GO @_MXKEY! #GoBlue | #ProBlue pic.twitter.com/teYPhYEAJV

— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) April 25, 2020

Michael Onwenu is headed to Foxboro

On the Clock is presented by @DraftKings pic.twitter.com/w5ZNpsSeuk

— Patriots on NBCSB (@NBCSPatriots) April 25, 2020

🤗 https://t.co/HtNzSHGlEO

— Chase Winovich (@Wino) April 25, 2020

Michael Onwenu is big, but he's also been durable so far in his football career. He started all 26 games for Michigan over the last two years, and played 12 games in a backup role as a sophomore in 2017

— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) April 25, 2020

Round 6 (195 overall) – Tackle Justin Herron, Wake Forest

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Couldn’t be more proud to be part of such a great organization. I’m proud to call myself a Patriot! #GoPats

A post shared by Justin Herron (@jherron_75) on Apr 25, 2020 at 2:23pm PDT

G Justin Herron is the newest member of the Patriots

On the Clock is presented by @DraftKings pic.twitter.com/t4u00zyUcs

— Patriots on NBCSB (@NBCSPatriots) April 25, 2020

Round 6 (204 overall) – Linebacker Cassh Maluia, Wyoming

Taking all this talent to the next level

Go show the NFL & @Patriots what you got @cassh7mula #RideForTheBrand // #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/oQxpYNTVBS

— Wyoming Cowboy Football (@wyo_football) April 25, 2020

Here’s Cassh Maluia with a game sealing INT against Hawaii in overtime pic.twitter.com/kaBV1LK1wN

— Boston Sports (@bahstonspahts) April 26, 2020

Big weekend for Patriots draft pick mustaches. pic.twitter.com/7haGkBNaVP

— Zack Cox (@ZackCoxNESN) April 25, 2020

Round 7 (230 overall) – Center/Guard Dustin Woodard, Memphis

Congrats @dustin1w! pic.twitter.com/K3ouMwjk7a

— Memphis Football (@MemphisFB) April 25, 2020

N’Keal Harry’s former teammate at Chandler High, and a 4-year starter at Memphis, rejoins Harry in New England.

Congrats to Dustin Woodard on getting drafted by the Patriots. pic.twitter.com/UbvHqrmzXL

— Ralph Amsden (@ralphamsden) April 25, 2020

FINAL PICK: With their lone seventh round selection, the New England Patriots picked center Dustin Woodard from Memphis.

Woodard says despite being a low round pick, once your foot's in the door, there's a chance to earn a job.@ABC6 #GoPats #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/3ukaTjrY9J

— Nick Coit (@NCoitABC6) April 26, 2020

New normal people. Brady and Gronkowski ain’t walking through that door. These kids are solid players and are the future.

— Tedy Bruschi (@TedyBruschi) April 25, 2020