Eliot Wolf said that the Patriots' war room had a debate brewing between which player to select at No. 38 overall.

It's too early to tell whether Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf led a successful draft, but at least they appeared to be organized.

Considering the Patriots spent their first four picks on offense, it’s likely the debate came down to Henderson versus one of Higgins, Judkins or Savaiinaea. The Patriots later selected Washington State wide receiver Kyle Williams and Georgia center Jared Wilson in the third round to build their depth at those positions.