On the final day of the 2018 NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers used 11 selections to beef up their positional depth chart. These selections are more based on potential, as the Packers have hit home runs on in the past in the later rounds of the draft. While the team came into the draft…
We are three rounds into the NFL Draft, and despite many thinking the Green Bay Packers will take a wide receiver early, they have not yet. Two of the bigger named wide receivers still out there are Oklahoma State’s Marcell Ateman and Notre Dame’s Equanimeous St. Brown. Both would come in and compete with Geronimo…
Analysis (Taylor O’Neill): At 6’3 and 233 lbs, Burks has been labeled as a little bit of a tweener at linebacker. He played multiple positions while at Vanderbilt including safety. Accordingly, Burks’ best traits are his speed and his ability to drop back into coverage. He is adept at dropping back and blanketing tight ends or…
Analysis (Taylor O’Neill): Although the Green Bay Packers took Jaire Alexander in the first round, they must be ecstatic to see a player so often mocked to them at #14 available at #45 in the second round. Jackson doesn’t necessarily fit the traditional archetype that Mike Pettine has favored for his defenses in the past, but…
In the latest Scout’s Honor podcast NFL Draft Report publisher Dave-Te’ Thomas and former CNN Sports anchor and “Saints Tonight” TV host Paul Crane look back at Round 1 of the NFL Draft and ahead to Rounds 2 and 3 tonight. Dave-Te’ gives particular attention to the Giants, Jets, Packers, Vikings and Steelers. Other comments…
Analysis (Andrew Mertig): The Packers needed to get an impact defensive player with their first pick this year. After trading back (and picking up a haul from the Saints), the Packers moved up to grab Cornerback Jaire Alexander out of Louisville. Alexander doesn’t have the size the previous Green Bay regime favored in CBs at 5’10”…
This Scout’s Honor podcast, with NFL Draft Report publisher Dave-Te’ Thomas and former CNN Sports anchor and “Saints Tonight” TV host Paul Crane includes a host of draft day news items. Among the topics discussed are the Brown’s decision at #1, Giants at #2, Jets at #3, New England and others looking to trade up, including the Green…
