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The New England Patriots have made their fourth pick of the 2018 NFL draft: With the 178th overall selection, the team selected linebacker Christian Sam out of Arizona State.
#178
Name: Christian Sam
Position: Linebacker
School: Arizona State
Size: 6010, 244 lbs
Analysis: An agile defender, Sam has the ability to cover running backs and tight ends in the open field. He’s a record-setting tackler, racking up 225, along with 16 tackles for loss, 5 passes defended, 2 interceptions, and 3 forced fumbles over his two seasons as a starter. Sam possesses NFL size, speed, and quickness, but isn’t exceptional in any of those categories. He could be a solid long-term solution for the Patriots that doesn’t earn league-wide accolades.
Poll
How would you grade the Patriots' selection of Christian Sam?
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28%
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(289 votes) -
47%
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16%
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4%
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