Posted by David Pevear, Sun Staff

The Patriots in the sixth round (197th overall) drafted Nebraska linebacker Bo Ruud, brother of Tampa Bay starting linebacker Barrett Ruud, a 2005 second-round pick out of Nebraska. The 6-foot-3, 235-pound Bo Ruud is the sixth member of his family to play at Nebraska, a list that includes his father Tom, also a linebacker. Father Tom was a first-round pick of the Buffalo Bills in 1975 and played five seasons in the NFL. Two of Bo Ruud’s uncles, Bob Martin and John Ruud, and his great grandfather Clarence Swanson also played at Nebraska. Barring a trade, the Patriots are finished picking in the 2008 draft. Their selections: 1st round: LB Jerod Mayo, Tennessee 2nd round: CB Terrence Wheatley, Colorado 3rd round: LB Shawn Crable, Michigan 3rd round: QB Kevin O'Connell, San Diego State 4th round: CB Jonathan Wilhite, Auburn 5th round: WR Matthew Slater, UCLA 6th round: LB Bo Ruud, Nebraska