Logan Landing

WEEI is reporting a story on profootballtalk.com that Patriots 1st round draft pick Logan Mankins has signed with the team, making him the first 2005 1st round draft to sign. Typically the 1st pick in the draft sets the market, however, since San Fran pick Alex Smith has not signed, neither have any other 1st round pick. Patriots are expected to announce the signing of Mankins Monday.

The Offensive Guard/Tackle from Fresno State is 6-4, 307.

From NFL.com: While opposing coaches call Mankins the smartest blocker in the Western Athletic Conference, opposing players regard him as one of the most competitive and aggressive blockers in the nation. Hailing from a small lumberjack town, Mankins rivals only Paul Bunyan when it comes to others telling stories of their encounters with this technically sound blocker.