New England Patriots select Sony Michel at No. 31

Both Isaiah Wynn and Sony Michel got that call from the same number.

Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio smiled on Friday night when asked, in a lighthearted touch, if the Patriots were intentionally making it hard for reporters to easily analyze the return for Garoppolo. There’s a lot players we talked about so we picked a couple of players tonight, ” Caserio said.

Regardless of how you feel about the Patriots, there’s no way you’re not excited about what Michel can accomplish there.

Bill Belichick gives a thumbs up on the field prior to Super Bowl 51 between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons.

Where Wynn plays on the offensive line remains to be seen. Michel is a tough runner who fights through contact and picks up extra yards.

“It’s all about being aware of how I carry the football”, he said.

Instead, the Pats traded with former defensive coordinator and new Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia. For example, a guy may not be feeling up to putting the work in. That’s made him appreciate every touch he gets. By putting in the hours. “It was a pretty cool comparison knowing that he’s done a great job on that level, on the National Football League level” Said Michel on the comparison.

Kyle Lauletta: The last time the Patriots dipped into the FCS level to pick a QB, it worked out pretty well with Garoppolo. The Patriots defeated the Falcons 34-28. Only time will tell what Belichick decides to do tonight.

And for fans unsure of what to expect of their new first-round picks, the longtime teammates offered some scouting reports of each other.

They selected 6-2, 302-pound offensive lineman Isaiah Wynn out of Georgia with the 23rd overall pick on Thursday night.

“Look, he’s played everywhere, honestly”, Caserio said.

The only drawbacks are Michel’s ball security. I think the most pressing issues include: LB, DL, and WR. “You’re either comfortable or you’re not comfortable with a player’s situation. I mean, Kevin Faulk is a little bit of an example”. Wynn also helped allow running backs Nick Chubb and Sony Michel to record a combined 2,572 yards on the ground to go with 31 rushing touchdowns as Georgia finished undefeated at home and against the SEC East competition.