Packers 2022 NFL Draft Discussion

[Joseph Zarr]

Looks like he had a 39" vert, a 4.47 40 with an 11'4" Broad jump. This is an explosive player. 

[PeaveyFury]

Another guy who was a top 30 visit- good RAS score and probably a S/LB hybrid.

[LouisEly]

I put him in after his pro day where he ran a 4.52 with an 11' 4" broad jump.

[Joseph Zarr]

You have to think with his explosiveness he'll find his way as a four unit ST guy with the ability to take Henry Black's role eventually or even back-up Amos as a Box Safety. Depends on how he absorbs the playbook but that's a 4 year starter at Georgia Tech. Good 7th round flyer.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

4 minutes ago, Julio Muchacho said:

Looks like he had a 39" vert, a 4.47 40 with an 11'4" Broad jump. This is an explosive player. 

Reminds me of Oren Burks. Except this guy wasn't a 3rd rounder.

[Joseph Zarr]

Just now, Ron Robinsons Beard said:

Reminds me or Oren Burks. Except this guy wasn't a 3rd rounder.

You can kind of tell with his 3 Cone and shuttle he's probably more explosive in a straight line. Probably a little stiff in his lateral movements so you aren't going to want to have him in the Slot. But, core ST's with a chance as a Box Safety who can cover most TE's is not a bad weapon to take a flyer on in the 7th.

[reillymcshane]

Hicks drafted! Badgers making a good showing.

Sanborn is next.

[Joseph Zarr]

Jonathan Ford, DT University of Miami. 

Legitimately the first pick where I'm like: Well, that seems like just a body. LOL. Ford's a big guy at like 6'4" is 335 and can hold the point but I think he was one of those guys that never really did all that much at the college level. It's hard to imagine he'd improve versus NFL blocking but, then again, maybe this is Tyler Lancaster competition? Or PS stash? 

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Just now, Julio Muchacho said:

Jonathan Ford, DT University of Miami. 

Legitimately the first pick where I'm like: Well, that seems like just a body. LOL.

BIIIGGGG body though. 6'5", 333 is HUGE! He's bigger than TJ Slaton, and Slaton is a mammoth man.

[Joseph Zarr]

Just now, Ron Robinsons Beard said:

BIIIGGGG body though. 6'5", 333 is HUGE! He's bigger than TJ Slaton, and Slaton is a mammoth man.

Yup. I was just editing that in. He is a massive man. No doubt about it. Hopefully there's something there as he gets away from Miami. He's really not all that explosive. He's a big big man who eats space. Those are useful in spots.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

1 minute ago, Julio Muchacho said:

Yup. I was just editing that in. He is a massive man. No doubt about it. Hopefully there's something there as he gets away from Miami. He's really not all that explosive. He's a big big man who eats space. Those are useful in spots.

Fore sure. They are going to need space eaters to keep blockers off of Campbell and Walker. Have some major beef up front now with Clark, Reed, Lowry, Wyatt, Slaton and now Ford.

[Joseph Zarr]

6 minutes ago, Ron Robinsons Beard said:

Fore sure. They are going to need space eaters to keep blockers off of Campbell and Walker. Have some major beef up front now with Clark, Reed, Lowry, Wyatt, Slaton and now Ford.

No Tyler Lancaster.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

1 minute ago, Julio Muchacho said:

No Tyler Lancaster.

He's a free agent. Can't imagine he's back now with the two they have drafted this weekend.

[Joseph Zarr]

I was just messing with you. Tyler was always that Try Hard where you were left asking: We can't do better than that? The coaches seemed to love him but it also seemed like he honestly never made a single play.

I actually think with these additions and the Reed addition and a possible Year 2 Slaton and Heflin leap and we're golden.  

[NBBrewFan]

Some teams would benefit if the NFL changed the rules to pick the next player on the board if the team doesn't make a pick before time expires. 

[Joseph Zarr]

So, a few things seem very true given the way this draft went:

(1) As @LouisEly has clearly pointed out on several occasions, the Packers really like the TE room they have contrary to outside opinions. 

(2) They also clearly love their CB room and feel they are more than fine with depth there.

(3) The late season emergence of Patrick Taylor and the early performance of Kylin Hill and our RB room is legitimately as set as it could be. Lots to like in their group. I think Taylor's emergence and ability to catch the ball out of the backfield may have been one of my most pleasant surprises of the 2021 season.

[Joseph Zarr]

3 minutes ago, NBBrewFan said:

Some teams would benefit if the NFL changed the rules to pick the next player on the board if the team doesn't make a pick before time expires. 

I'll never forget when the Vikings failed to get their first round pick in many drafts ago and then literally almost failed to get the first round pick in the very next year. It made me so belly-laughing happy. Those were wonderful draft moments.

[CheeseheadInQC]

Given the names we've drafted, kind of surprised that Christian Matthew didn't end up a Packer

[Joseph Zarr]

Oh wow. Rasheed Walker in the 7th?! Incredible value. I didn't even realize he was still available. Just wow. This draft continues to amaze.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Rasheed Walker. Seems like a really nice value pick at this point in the draft.

[HarryDoyle]

8 minutes ago, Julio Muchacho said:

I'll never forget when the Vikings failed to get their first round pick in many drafts ago and then literally almost failed to get the first round pick in the very next year. It made me so belly-laughing happy. Those were wonderful draft moments.

Now they just have old timers give a 700 hour monologue before announcing their pick.

[Joseph Zarr]

That's a 3rd-4th  round talent who, with proper coaching, could be a future 10 year starting OT in the League. Just incredible value. Goodness i LOVE this draft.

[reillymcshane]

It's amazing that TE Jalen Wydermyer may not get drafted. A month or so ago he was talked about as a day 2 pick.

[NBBrewFan]

2 minutes ago, Julio Muchacho said:

Oh wow. Rasheed Walker in the 7th?! Incredible value. I didn't even realize he was still available. Just wow. This draft continues to amaze.

x2. 3rd/4th Round talent in the mid-7th.  What?

[Joseph Zarr]

1 minute ago, Ron Robinsons Beard said:

Rasheed Walker. Seems like a really nice value pick at this point in the draft.

Absolutely incredible value. Dane Brugler's 10th ranked OT overall. Coming to Green Bay as their project is literally the perfect scenario for he and the Packers. Unbelievable value.