Ras-I Dowling Brings Patriots Athleticism, Depth at Cornerback Following Injury-Plagued Senior Season

FOXBORO, Mass. -- So much for trading the 33rd pick. The Patriots continued with their surprising ways during the draft, and they used the first pick of the second round on Virginia cornerback Ras-I Dowling. Key Stats The 6-foot-2, 198-pounder only played in five games as a senior in 2010 due to injuries. He had eight career interceptions, 29 pass breakups, four forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and 160 total tackles. Dowling had a team-high 21 special teams tackles as a freshman, including 16 on kickoff coverage. Scouting Report Dowling is a very athletic, physical cornerback who struggled a lot...