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 – Third Round Pick: Ty Montgomery, WR, Stanford

With their third-round pick (94 overall) in the 2015 NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers select Ty Montgomery, WR, Stanford PLAYER DETAILS:  Ty Montgomery Wide Receiver Stanford 6-0/221 lbs CAREER NOTES:  In 2013, Montgomery earned consensus All-American honors as a kick returner, averaging 30.3 yards per opportunity with touchdowns. He also led Stanford with 61 catches for […]

Packers 2015 NFL Draft – First Round Pick: Damarious Randall, Safety, Arizona State

With their first-round pick (30th overall) in the 2015 NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers select Damarious Randall, Safety, Arizona State. PLAYER DETAILS:  Damarious Randall Safety Arizona State 5-11/1968 lbs CAREER NOTES:  He recorded 69 tackles, nine interceptions and five total touchdowns (two receiving, two punt returns, one interception return). He was a three-star cornerback JUCO […]