Patriots select defensive tackle Dominique Easley with No. 29 pick

The New England Patriots couldn't pass on defensive tackle Dominique Easley's immense talent.

The Florida product tore both his ACLs in college (one in 2010 and one in 2013), which is why he slid down draft boards. Nonetheless, he proved to be a dominant interior player when healthy. 

Easley is a versatile player, which Bill Belichick will love. He can line up at several different positions along the line, both in 3-4 looks and 4-3 looks. In other words, the Patriots can employ him as a weapon against opposing offenses.

In his last full season at Florida, Easley had 8 1/2 tackles for loss and four sacks.