In 2010, the Patriots drafted cornerback Devin McCourty 27th overall. He would go on to have 2 forced fumbles, 7 interceptions (1 behind the league lead), was selected as second team all-pro, and be voted to the Pro Bowl.
In 2011, Devin McCourty, now team captain, started the year off by allowing 15 catches in the first two weeks that averaged over 18 yards per catch while lining up against Brandon Marshall and Vincent Jackson. McCourty continued to struggle at cornerback until week 6 of 2012.
In 2012, the Patriots played the Seattle Seahawks in week 6. Patriots safeties Steve Gregory and Patrick Chung both were injured. Devin McCourty was moved to saftey and would never look back.