Fantasy Football

The Facts:
With the 56th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Patriots select California's Vereen. Reported by FootballDiehards.com

Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Danny Woodhead and BenJarvus Green-Ellis filled the void nicely last year when others got hurt, but neither look like long term answers, especially if Kevin Faulk decides to retire. The Patriots need a legitimate workhorse who can get the tough yards on every down. Right now, they have a group of specialty backs who lack overall versatility. According to his NFL.com scouting report, Vereen emerged from Jahvid Best's shadow to have breakout season in 2010 and he could be an effective weapon as Faulk's replacement. Vereen lacks the size and speed to be an every down back, but he is terrific pass catcher out of the back field that will keep the chains moving.

Profile

Patriots Select QB Ryan Mallett At No. 74
Patriots Select RB Stevan Ridley At No. 73
Cowboys Select DeMarco Murray At No. 71
Cardinals Select TE Robert Housler At No. 69
Packers Select WR Randall Cobb At No. 64
Dolphins Select RB Daniel Thomas At No. 62
Browns Select WR Greg Little At No. 59
Ravens Select WR Torrey Smith At No. 58
Lions Select RB Mikel Leshoure At No. 57
Patriots Select RB Shane Vereen At No. 56
Rams Select TE Lance Kendricks At No. 47
Lions Select WR Titus Young At No. 44
Vikings Select TE Kyle Rudolph At No. 43
Cardinals Select RB Ryan Williams At No. 38
49ers Select QB Colin Kaepernick At No. 36
Bengals Select QB Andy Dalton At No. 35
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