Green Bay Packers fans know that General Manager Ted Thompson espouses the use of the draft to build his football team. He also bases his draft decisions purely on “Best Player Available” regardless of position. Okay – some of the time. The Packers need-areas are pretty straight-forward: corner back, inside linebacker, D-line and tight end […]
Draft Prospects
NFL Draft Prospect Profile: Ben Heeney, ILB Kansas
Green Bay Packers NFL Draft prospect profile: ILB Ben Heeney, Kansas Player Information: Ben Heeney 6-0, 231 pounds Hometown: Hutchinson, KS STATS NFL Combine: 40 yard: 4.59 Bench: 19 Vert: 33.5″ Broad: 120″ 3 cone: 6.68 Shuttle: 4.00 News and Notes: While much of the Packers interests are likely finding a starter at inside linebacker, also keep in mind the […]
NFL Draft Prospect Profile: Cameron Artis-Payne, RB Auburn University
Our draft prospect review of running backs continues today with an analysis of highly effective Cameron Artis-Payne. Projected to be a lower round draft pick Artis-Payne might be an attractive addition for the running-back-needy Packers. Packers Prospect Profile: Cameron Artis-Payne, RB Auburn University Player information: 5’ 10”, 212 lbs., senior, age 22 (will be 23 […]
NFL Draft Prospect Profile: Kevin Johnson, CB, Wake Forest
Green Bay Packers NFL Draft prospect profile: CB Kevin Johnson Player Information: Kevin Johnson 6-0, 188 pounds Hometown: Clarksville, MD STATS NFL Combine: 40 yard: 4.52 Bench: N/A Vert: 41.5″ Broad: 130″ 3 cone: 6.79 20-yard Shuttle: 3.89 News and Notes: Selected second-team All-ACC in 2014, starting all 12 games and allowing just 24 completions all season long. Selected […]
NFL Draft Prospect Profile: Todd Gurley, RB Georgia
No running back has been taken in round-one of the NFL draft since 2012. However there are two stud running backs who have legit first-round grades in the 2014 draft who might very well change that. Wisconsin’s Melvin Gordon and Georgia’s Todd Gurley have the look of future pro-bowlers. Packers Player Profile: Todd Gurley Player […]