The New England Patriots had a need for linebacker in this year's draft, and they satisfied that itch by pulling the trigger on TCU's Namdi Obiazor with the 212th overall selection . The versatile player -- who once played defensive back in college -- was the lone linebacker pick in this year's draft for New England, and hearing his name called was a relief for him.

"It was just a weight lifted off my shoulders," Obiazor told reporters after being selected. "Kind of just a good moment just to be around family and finally achieving my goal and dreams."

It was known that the Patriots were going to wait until the third day to select an off-ball linebacker. But did they wait too long?…