16. Jamie Collins, LB, Patriots

Quite simply, Collins is one of the most versatile front-seven defenders in football.
16. Jamie Collins, LB, Patriots
16. Jamie Collins, LB, Patriots /

Quite simply, Collins is one of the most versatile front-seven defenders in football. The 2013 second-round pick finished last season with 89 tackles, six pass breakups, 5.5 sacks, five forced fumbles and an interception. He also played 100% of the Patriots’ snaps, save for the games he missed due to a viral illness. The Patriots shipped out Chandler Jones this off-season, in theory, to help them lock up Collins long-term. He’s worth the investment.


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Chris Burke covers the NFL for Sports Illustrated and is SI.com’s lead NFL draft expert. He joined SI in 2011 and lives in Ann Arbor, Mich.