As the 2011 NFL Draft is about to begin, here are some things that have been whispered into my ear as well as some of my own opinions and predictions.
Green Bay NFL Draft
According to Hobbes: Packers Offseason Primer on the NFL Combine: Outside Linebackers
This article will use previous drafting data by Ted Thompson to determine which players fit into the Packers scheme for 3-4 outside linebackers.
Packers Perusing Prospects – Draft Visits and Workouts
With the NFL draft quickly approaching, general managers are bringing in a number of prospects for official visits and workouts at their team facilities. Ted Thompson and the Green Bay Packers, of course, are no different.
Packers Prospect Profile — DE J. J. Watt, University of Wisconsin
On the field, the Packers would love to have Watt’s tenacity, hustle and athleticism at the defensive end spot. Picture Watt, BJ Raji and Mike Neal as the starting DL a few years down the road. I have no problem saying that would probably be the best DL group in the NFL.
Packers Prospect Profile — CB Brandon Burton, University of Utah
Burton stood out as a starter the last two seasons for Utah, making the All Mountain West second team in 2010. He’s skipping his senior season to enter the NFL and projects as a CB with a ton of raw talent that needs refinement though additional coaching.