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NFL Draft’s Potential Patriots: Iowa CB Micah Hyde

 03.11.13 at 9:43 am ET
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WEEI.com will continue to offer daily insight and analysis regarding options that might be available to the Patriots when it comes to the 2013 NFL draft. Here is one is a series of profiles of players who could be on the board when it’s time for the Patriots make a selection.

Micah Hyde (AP)

Iowa cornerback Micah Hyde (left) was named Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year after recording 78 tackles, 14 pass breakups, one interception, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. (AP)

MICAH HYDE

Position: Cornerback/safety

School: Iowa

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 190 pounds

Achievements: 2012 All-Big Ten first team (coaches, media), 2012 Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year, 2012 Team MVP, 2011 All-Big Ten second team (media), 2011 All-Big Ten honorable mention (coaches), 2010 All-Big Ten honorable mention (media)

What he brings: Hyde’s height, vertical and hand strength enable him to bat down jump balls and deflect passes. His length helps him avoid stiff-arms from ball-carriers, and his upper-body strength helps him rip off blocks. Hyde is an aggressive run defender and is solid at wrapping up receivers after the catch.

Where the Patriots could get him: Round 3 or later

Notes: Hyde was arrested after an alcohol-related incident in Iowa City in October, and he pleaded guilty to interference with official acts. He was removed as team captain for the transgression. … Hyde finished his senior season with 78 tackles, 14 pass breakups, one interception, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. … Micah’s brother Marcus was a safety at Michigan State from 2006-10.

Related articles: Hawk Central: Why Micah Hyde can play in the NFL

Hawk Central: Hyde is named Big 10 top defensive player

Black Heart Gold Pants: Internet reaction to Hyde’s award

Video: Here’s a highlight package of Hyde.

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  • Dano S

    Pats Predictions 44.0 Free Agents Wes Welker, Joshua Cribbs WR Browns,
    Brandon Myers TE Raiders, Gosder Cherilus OT Lions,
    Kevin Boothe G/C Giants, Israel Idonije DE Bears, Chris Gamble CB Panthers
    and Sheldon Brown CB Browns.

    Draft  1 Jonathan Jenkins NT Georgia 2 Terrence Williams WR Baylor
    3 Robert Lester S Alabama 7 Stephon Jefferson RB Nevada 7 Spencer Ware RB LSU.

    • Peter Griffin

       With the accuracy of Charlie Casserly.

    • Peter Griffin

       wrong as you always are.

  • Anonymous

    Pats prediction  free agents : wes welker WR, joshua cribbs WR, connor barwin OLB, Sean smith CB, Donte Stallworth WR, Benjamin watson TE, Austin Collie WR, Mike DeVito DT, Yeremiah Bell S, Antonio Johnson DT.  Jake Long G. Yes they will go cheap for free agents once again!!

    Draft. trade 1st pick to the Falcons for picks a 3rd round pick in 2014, picks 60 second round and 92 of the 3rd round.   2nd round  Jesse Williams DT, Alabama 6’4 320, trade pick 60 second round to the Saints for pick 75 of the 3rd round and 137 of the 5th round.with the 75th pick they draft  Da’Rick Rogers WR Tennessee Tech 6’3 215. 3rd round pick 91 Tyler Bray QB Tennessee 6’6 210 “value Pick”. trade pick 92 of the 3rd round to Tampa Bay for pick 109 of the 4th round and pick 171 of the 6th round. with pick 109 of the 4th round they select Joseph Fauria TE UCLA 6’8 252. Pick 137 Leon McFadden CB  San Diego State 5’10 180, yes another small corner!!!  5th round they select pick 159 5th round (compensation pick for the loss of Aqib Talib to the Red skins as a free agent) they select Logan Ryan Rutgers CB/S  6’0 190 BB loves this kid!!!   pick 191 of the 6th round (compensation for the loss of  Patrick Chung to the seahawks as a free agent) Hugh Thornton G Illinois 6’5 304. Pick 202 of the 7th round D.J Swearinger S South Carolina 6’0 210 ” falls for running a bad 40 yard dash at the combine”.” STEAL”"  pick 219 7th round Conner Vernon WR Duke 6’0 185, value pick!!!  yes folks they will be trading down once again  UGH!!  LOL.

    this might be more realistic with BB way of doing things.

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