Jones had 4.5 sacks last season.
Syracuse defensive end Chandler Jones (99) celebrates after sacking West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith during last season's game. Jones was selected as the 21st pick overall by the New England Patriots in the first round of the NFL football draft at Radio City Music Hall, Thursday, April 26, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli, File)FOXBOROUGH — The New England Patriots made a trade with the Cincinnati Bengals for the 21st pick and selected Syracuse defensive end Chandler Jones.
Jones (6-5, 265 pounds) recorded 4.5 sacks last year for Syracuse over seven games.
The Patriots sent the No. 27 picks and a third-round selection to the Bengals as compensation. It's the first time that the Patriots have moved up in the first round since 2003 when they selected Gerard Warren.
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