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April 27, 2008

Pats take San Diego State QB Kevin O'Connell at #94

New England has selected San Diego State quarterback Kevin O'Connell with its third-round pick at number 94.

O'Connell is 6-foot-5, 225 pounds and his arrival in Foxboro is a clear sign to backup Matt Cassel that he's facing a challenge for his job. Cassel has one year left on his rookie contract, and like backups before him (Rohan Davey), has been given three years to prove himself.

The California native amazingly served as a team captain with the Aztecs for four years, and also was the first player in team history to lead the team in passing and rushing yards, last fall.

It's also pretty funny that in his nfl.com profile, O'Connell is compared to...Matt Cassel. Except, as colleague Dave Pevear of the Lowell Sun pointed out, O'Connell actually played in some games in college (Cassel hasn't started a game since high school).

Posted by Shalise Manza Young  at 1:34 PM | Permalink