On the final day of the draft, Ted Thompson addressed the all-important linebacker position by adding Jake Ryan and then followed that up with a…quarterback? It’s pretty well-known that I’m not a fan of the fullback position. I was surprised the Packers brought back John Kuhn, but I really like the addition of Oklahoma’s Aaron […]
NFL Draft
Packers 2015 NFL Draft – Sixth Round Pick: Kennard Backman, Tight End, UAB
With their sixth-round pick (213th overall) in the 2015 NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers select Kennard Backman, tight end, UAB. PLAYER DETAILS: Kennard Backman Tight end UAB 6-3/258 lbs CAREER NOTES (from UABSports.com): Has made 25 starts at tight end in his first three UAB seasons … athletic tight end who will be again be counted on […]
Packers 2015 NFL Draft – Sixth Round Pick: Christian Ringo, DT, Louisiana Lafeyette
With their sixth-round pick (210 overall) in the 2015 NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers select Christian Ringo, DT, Louisiana Lafeyette PLAYER DETAILS: Christal Ringo DT Louisiana Lafeyette 6-1/277 lbs CAREER NOTES: In 2014, Christian Ringo (6’1 295) had 11.5 sacks and 20.5 TFL, remarkable stats for a defensive tackle. Ringo’s 11.5 sacks this season broke the […]
Packers 2015 NFL Draft – Sixth Round Pick: Aaron Ripkowski, Fullback, Oklahoma
With their sixth-round pick (206th overall) in the 2015 NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers select Aaron Ripkowksi, fullback, Oklahoma. PLAYER DETAILS: Aaron Ripkowski Fullback Oklahoma 6-1/257 lbs CAREER NOTES: Scored 5 career touchdowns in 46 games and 17 starts … rushed for 13 yards and had 41 yards receiving … known as a true fullback […]
Packers 2015 NFL Draft – Fourth Round Pick: Jake Ryan, OLB, Michigan
With their fourth-round pick (129th overall) in the 2015 NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers select Jake Ryan, OLB, Michigan PLAYER DETAILS: Name: Jake Ryan Position: Outside Linebacker School: Michigan Height: 6’2″ Weight: 240 pounds CAREER NOTES: He came in and started as a redshirt freshman for Michigan in 2011. As a sophmore he took a huge […]