Flowers Selected In 4th Round By Patriots

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas defensive lineman Trey Flowers has been selected by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He was the 101st overall pick.

The Huntsville, Alabama native is the first draft selection for Arkansas in 2015 and is the 251st player in Razorback history to be selected in the NFL draft. Flowers becomes the 27th Arkansas defensive lineman to ever be selected and the seventh player in program history drafted by the Patriots.

Flowers is the fifth Razorback to be drafted under second-year head coach Bret Bielema. Bielema has had six defensive lineman drafted in his eight-year head coaching career, including two-time Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year, J.J. Watt.

A senior captain for the Razorbacks last season, Flowers was an essential cog in Arkansas’ defense since he stepped on campus in 2011. Flowers appeared in 49 games, missing just one game in his entire Razorback career. Flowers finished with the second-most tackles for loss in program history with 47.5.

As a senior, Flowers was named to the Coaches All-SEC second team and earned AP All-SEC honorable mention after posting 68 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss and 6.0 sacks on the year.

Flowers completed his Razorback career with 190 tackles, 47.5 tackles for loss and 18.0 sacks for a loss of 178 yards.

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING:

“High-motor power end. Uses stab move effectively and is continuing to grow as a pass rusher. Consistent with hand placement and is technically sound. Stacks and sheds in run game. Had a strong game against Texas A&M tackle Cedric Ogbuehi. Good student. Doesn’t look like much athletically, but finds his way to the ball against the run.” – NFL.com

“Flowers looks the part of an NFL defensive lineman with broad shoulders, long arms and good overall musculature. Average initial quickness for the position but generates good speed off the corner because of his long gait. Length and strength of his arms — used effectively to discard blockers and lasso ball-carriers on the move ?- are his best traits.” – CBSSports.com

“Outstanding football character. Team-first guy with great intangibles. Extremely well-liked and respected at school. Good student and handles his business off the field. Was named to Razorback Honor Roll in fall of 2011 and SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll in 2012. No off-field issues. Comes from two-parent supportive home. Son of Robert and Jacqueline Flowers. Majoring in economics.” – ESPN.com

ARKANSAS DEFENSIVE LINEMEN DRAFT HISTORY
YR RD OVR NAME TEAM
2015 6 192 Darius Philon San Diego Chargers
2015 4 101 Trey Flowers New England Patriots
2014 5 159 Chris Smith Jacksonville Jaguars
2012 3 90 Jake Bequette New England Patriots
2008 3 90 Marcus Harrison Chicago Bears
2007 1 8 Jamaal Anderson Atlanta Falcons
2007 7 248 Keith Jackson, Jr. St. Louis Rams
2001 6 167 Randy Garner Atlanta Falcons
1999 6 202 Melvin Bradley Arizona Cardinals
1999 7 225 Ryan Hale New York Giants
1998 7 235 David Sanders Oakland Raiders
1996 5 155 Junior Soli San Diego Chargers
1994 1 26 Henry Ford Houston Oilers
1993 4 95 Raylee Johnson San Diego Chargers
1989 1 19 Wayne Martin New Orleans Saints
1984 1 15 Ron Faurot New York Jets
1979 1 4 Dan Hampton Chicago Bears
1975 15 380 Brison Manor New York Jets
1973 5 106 Dave Reavis Pittsburgh Steelers
1973 10 258 Don Wunderly Pittsburgh Steelers
1967 1 10 Loyd Phillips Chicago Bears
1966 16 237 Jim Williams Minnesota Vikings
1962 16 223 Jerry Mazzanti Philadelphia Eagles
1957 3 26 Billy Ray Smith, Sr. Los Angeles Rams
1952 5 52 Dave Hanner Green Bay Packers
1952 5 56 Fred Williams Chicago Bears
1951 26 315 Fred Williams Cleveland Browns
1940 16 148 Bolo Perdue Washington Redskins
1938 6 41 Ray Hamilton Cleveland Rams

 

BIELEMA COACHED D-LINEMEN DRAFT HISTORY
YR RD OVR NAME TEAM COLLEGE
2015 6 192 Darius Philon San Diego Chargers Arkansas
2015 4 101 Trey Flowers New England Patriots Arkansas
2014 7 224 Beau Allen Philadelphia Eagles Wisconsin
2014 5 159 Chris Smith Jacksonville Jaguars Arkansas
2011 1 11 J. J. Watt Houston Texans Wisconsin
2010 4 130 O’Brien Schofield Arizona Cardinals Wisconsin
2009 3 71 Matt Shaughnessy Oakland Raiders Wisconsin
2008 6 181 Nick Hayden Carolina Panthers Wisconsin

 

RAZORBACKS DRAFTED BY PATRIOTS
RD OVR NAME POS YEAR
6 202 AJ Derby TE 2015
4 101 Trey Flowers DE 2015
3 90 Jake Bequette DE 2012
3 74 Ryan Mallett QB 2011
4 128 Cedric Cobbs RB 2004
4 109 Gerald Skinner T 1977
2 35 Ike Forte RB 1976
9 220 Mike Kelson T 1972