boston.com - 4/9/2008
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The Patriots hosted Ohio State's Vernon Gholston on a pre-draft visit at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, marking another piece in the team's extensive preparations.
Expected to be a top 10 pick, Gholston (6-3, 266) would project as an outside linebacker in the Patriots' base 3-4 defense, potentially improving the team's pass rush. He could also play in a two-point stance in sub packages.
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Buzz: Gholston Met With The Patriots
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... It looks like the Pats may actually entertain upgrading on the D-Line / Linebacking corps … what … Victor Hobson wasn’t enough?! Vernon Gholston, the highly coveted defensive lineman in college who many say could convert to DE/OLB in the pros, met with New England yesterday. ...
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