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2010 NFL Draft, Pick 42: Patriots Select

by Joel Thorman

With the 42nd pick in the 2010 NFL draft, the Patriots select...

Arizona TE Rob Gronkowski

The Raiders traded this pick to the Patriots, who selected Gronkowski. The Pats gave up a 6th round pick to go up two spots.

Gronkowski has been described as one of the best tight ends in this draft but has a slight injury history. The Patriots can afford to take a flyer on someone like him.

Read more at Pats Pulpit and Arizona Desert Swarm.

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