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Patriots take their third Gator by selecting Aaron Hernandez

That Bill Belichick-Urban Meyer connection is no joke as the Patriots picked Aaron Hernandez in the fourth round, making it three Gators for the Pats. 

The Pats spent a second round pick on Arizona TE Rob Gronkowski, but there will be competition in camp as the Pats look to replace 2009 tight end Ben Watson. The Pats also have to worry about how healthy WR Wes Welker will be when he returns. Veteran TE Alge Crumpler is also in New England. But, the Pats could use Gronkowski or Hernandez like the Colts use Dallas Clark. Hernandez was never much of a blocker, so maybe the Pats make him their Dallas Clark.