10 possible Pats: Michael Brockers – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

Brockers is my favorite defensive lineman but it would take a minor miracle for the Pats to get into position to nab him. If he lasts past 12 I’d be surprised.

Brockers has the raw talent at what I believe is the greatest position of need on the Patriots roster. Outside of Wilfork there’s not a dominating player along the defensive line, Brockers could develop into just that.

“There’s a great deal to like about Brockers’ scheme versatility. At 6-5 and 322 pounds, he’s big and strong enough to line up at defensive tackle in a four-man front or nose tackle in a base three-man front and he’s even agile enough to play defensive end in the 3-4. He has the long arms (35 inches), upper-body strength and instincts to excel in a two-gap scheme in addition to the quickness and active hands to shine in a one-gap scheme.