Patriots Select OT Thomas Welch (7th Rd, No. 208)

With the 208th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots select Vanderbilt OT Thomas Welch. He is an adequate athlete for the position but lacks the kind of initial quickness, agility and lateral range to play on the left side at the next level. He is still learning the nuances of the offensive line and will need a few seasons, probably as a practice-squad member, to get it all figured out. He is not a natural knee-bender and tends to lunge out after blocks and generally goes to the ground too often.

Source: NFL.com