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New England Patriots' 2016 draft class: Analysis, grades, best picks, highlights

With the 2016 NFL draft now complete, every fan wants to review his or her team's draft. Where were the reaches? Was there enough value? Any potential busts?

ESPN Insider's NFL draft experts are here to provide a full recaps of every team.

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New England Patriots

Scouts Inc. on 2016 class

2 (60) Cyrus Jones, CB, Alabama | Highlights

What he brings: The biggest knock on Jones is his 5-foot-10, 197-pound frame. He doesn't match up well with bigger and physical receivers. On the other hand, he's tough for his size, has outstanding instincts and above-average, short-area cover skills. Jones is also an above-average run-stopper who fights to get off blocks and is an above-average tackler despite his lack of ideal size. He should compete for a punt return job considering he led the FBS with four punt returns for touchdowns last season. -- Steve Muench

How he fits: New England needed an upgrade in the slot at the nickelback and Jones fits the mold. In addition, he is advanced in terms of technique and scheme coming from Alabama, which will help ease his transition in the Patriots' complex coverage scheme. -- Kevin Weidl