Derek Rivers drafted by New England Patriots



Published April 28, 2017 at 10:36 p.m.
Updated April 28, 2017 at 10:36 p.m.

Former Youngstown State defensive end Derek Rivers was selected in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots.

Rivers was the 83rd overall selection in the draft and is the second-highest Penguin to be selected in the draft. Ron Jaworski was taken 37th overall in the 1973 NFL Draft.