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Rookies & agents updated

Email|Link|Comments (3) Posted by Mike Reiss, Globe Staff July 14, 2008 11:04 AM

The following chart shows each Patriots draft pick, the player's agent, a quick fact on the agent, and then an open space for the contract terms. Information is based on the latest paperwork filed with the NFL Players Association (the update includes information on Bo Ruud's signing from July 1):

DRAFT PICK	AGENT	AGENT FACT	CONTRACT
1) LB Jerod Mayo	Mitch Frankel	Company is called Impact Sports; represents former Patriots WR Reche Caldwell, with Ravens CB Chris McAlister among its big-name clients	Unsigned
2) CB Terrence Wheatley	Jimmy Sexton	Memphis-based agent represents some of the game's top coaches as well; is the agent for Patriots K Stephen Gostkowski	Unsigned
3a) LB Shawn Crable	Adam Heller	DeBartolo Sports & Entertainment Co., also represents Lions first-round pick Gosder Cherilus, an offensive tackle from Boston College	Unsigned
3b) QB Kevin O'Connell	Eric Metz	Arizona-based agent has been in the business since '86; his group also represents Patriots RB Laurence Maroney and OT Nick Kaczur	Unsigned
4) CB Jonathan Wilhite	Jason Chayut	Represents WR Deion Branch; New York-based Sportstars also represents Patriots OT Oliver Ross	Unsigned
5) S/WR/KR Matthew Slater	Marlon Tucker	Agent began his college football career at UMass before transferring to Iona; now based in California, he works for Team Sports West	Signed 4-year deal on June 14
6) LB Bo Ruud	Ethan Lock	Arizona-based agent works with Eric Metz, the agent for third-round pick Kevin O'Connell	Signed 4-year deal on July 1