With the 226th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Patriots select Illinois DE Michael Buchanan. An elite athlete, Buchanan flashes an explosive burst off the ball and combined with his speed he can beat the OT around the corner with surprising ease. Surprisingly agile and quick, Buchanan can change directions fast to beat OT around corner and back inside. Using his long arms effectively enables him to defeat OT with good hand-use/pass rush moves. On running plays away he is quick getting inside the backside block, starts down the LOS fast and has the playing speed to chase down plays in pursuit with surprising ease. He also shows off shocking speed freeing up from block on run to his side and tracking down the ball carrier before they can turn the corner. Source: Sports Illustrated
