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Temple DT/DE Muhammad Wilkerson worked out for the Pats.

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According to Jason La Confora of the NFL Network, the New England Patriots recently held a private workout with Temple defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson. Wilkerson has long been a favorite here at NEPD, after declaring at the end of his junior season. We had this to say about Wilkerson in our latest Patriots Mock Draft write-up: Muhammad Wilkerson (DE, Temple) is a legitimate 3-4 defensive end that has played in a similar defense before. He has the size (6-5/315), length, (35″+ arms) and athleticism (4.96 forty) to succeed in the New England defense Many pundits are finally catching on to our 1st round grade for the former Temple Owl, some even pushing him into the top 10. With San Diego and New Orleans both salivating for a crack to draft Wilkerson, the Patriots will probably have to pull the trigger at #17 if they want to grab their next 3-4