31. Sony Michel, RB, Georgia (New England Patriots)
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It’s hard to imagine what was more surprising: that the New England Patriots actually used both of their picks in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, that they used one of them on a position that most people were devaluing (running back), or the fact that they actually passed on Lamar Jackson (whom they reportedly were very intrigued by).
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While Michel ran for 931 yards and six touchdowns in his rookie season, because of recurring knee issues that Michel had since his days at Georgia, the New England Patriots have never quite seen the guy whom many believed was one of the best players on the field during the 2017-2018 National Championship game.
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