The Packers grabbed an athletic off-ball linebacker with their final draft pick. GM Brian Gutekunst prioritized the defense with his first two picks but … There are no sure things in the draft and I though Gutekunst maybe should have chased Josh Allen (maybe he did). Robert Tonyan has shown flashes and glimpses of might be the guy, but an injury and limited chances have made him hard to Sounds like he might be a DE or 3-tech, but we'll hear from Charles Walls in a minute. silly. OTH Wisconsin will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing. this pick. However, he does have two sacks on the season: one in week three against Joe Flacco and another in week 15 against Mitch Trubisky. If Green Bay’s first-round safety can overcome concerns about his frame, the Packers might have something special in the secondary. Summers ran a 4.51 40-yard dash, had a 36 inch vertical and benched 225 pounds 27 times. Forget letter grades. USA TODAY pre-draft analysis: Despite his tantalizing tools, Gary might be a difficult project for NFL teams figuring out how to translate his potential into pass-rushing production, which he was short on (10 1/2 sacks in three years) with the Wolverines. 21 (Darnell Savage Jr.), THE PICK: Elgton Jenkins, G, Mississippi State, AGE: 23 HT: 6-4 WT: 310 Bench press reps: 29 HOMETOWN: Clarksdale, MS. He's going to have to show he can play big receivers down the field. ANALYSIS FROM PACKERSNEWS:Click here for Williams' bio, including our take on the pick, what others were saying, and the role expectation for the running back in Green Bay. General manager Brian Gutekunst has ten selections to … The Packers have a blazing-fast corner to add to the secondary in round six. HT: 5-11 WT: 215 40-yard dash: 4.64 HOMETOWN: Orlando, Fla. His tape against the best SEC's best teams over his last two seasons indicates an ability to become an effective, early NFL starter. linebacker with the occasional mix of Oren Burks thrown in. on, and the coaches seem to trust him on special teams to make the tackle and But his production isn't good and that shoulder could be an issue. Scout Joe Hueber on Gary: When we watched him he was all over the place and created a lot of pressure. THE PICK: Darnell Savage Jr., safety, Maryland, HT: 5-10 3/4 WT: 198 40-yard dash: 4.36 HOMETOWN: Newark, Delaware. Monday Cheese Curds: Matt LaFleur & Aaron Rodgers are steamed after Packers’ loss. Once again, he is a has been effective on special teams and played a lot of snaps on that side of The Bucs outmatched the Packers in every phase of football on Sunday, and LaFleur must find a way to get his team back on track for another tough road game next weekend. However, he needs to do more in the playoffs and in 2020. next year. Jared Cook left after the 2016 season. alongside a reliable pro in Adrian Amos, which is going to help him out a ton Packers picks: Round 1, Pick 12: Rashan Gary, EDGE, Michigan. He’s only played in four games this year with his few He was fourth on the team with 52 tackles and second with 5 1/2 tackles for loss. Big question about him is a slight labrum tear as a freshman. The players wear masks too! We were talking about special teams earlier. That is what you want out of a young player. Green Bay’s rookie pool for these picks is fourth-highest among all NFL teams this year. This guy has a ton of talent and not a lot of bad marks. He'll tell us more. I hope I’m proven wrong, and The fine folks over at PFF (Pro Football Focus) have come out and said that Jenkins has not allowed a sack in his 571 pass-blocking attempts. Please try again. He's got size and speed. LIVE BLOG: Follow the NFL draft and get analysis on all of the Packers' picks from Tom Silverstein, as well as our entire PackersNews.com team in Green Bay. trade up for Marcus Davenport (with the Packers in the 2018 draft), and he was He’s been about as close to perfect as you can get for a rookie in the NFL. Turner could bump out to right tackle if necessary, but I'll be interested to see if they think Jenkins can play right tackle. considered a project at the time as well. ANALYSIS FROM PACKERSNEWS: Click here for Gary's bio, including our take on the pick, quotes from scouts and the Packers, and the role expectation for the defensive end in Green Bay. Along with Darnell Savage Jr., they have both made the PFF 2019 All-Rookie team. The Maryland standout plays with attitude and aggression, but it doesn’t make him reckless. coaches. be in the right spot. Rashan Gary plays a position that is focused on sacks and playing the run well, but the sample size is small as he is rarely on the field because of the reps given to the Smith Brothers. Walls on his production: He's such a big frame and big man, his weight has fluctuated. Green Bay is doing its homework on a college safety who lost his eligibility for 2019 due to an NCAA violation. 30 to 21. Sternberger is athletic with above-average ball skills, catch radius and route breaks that help him undercover on the second and third level. Green Bay inked the first deal with a first-round pick in this year’s draft. There's no fat on his body. incomplete grade. It’s either very good or very bad if Tim Boyle is getting snaps in a regular season game. This isn't a bad pick. The Packers went back to the defense with their first pick of day three. © 2020 www.packersnews.com. It We hit on every pick of the Packers 2019 draft class. Walls: This kid is so unique. QUICK TAKE (SILVERSTEIN): Good size at 6-4, 310. As stated, Without a Pac-12 selection, Green Bay ended an eight-year streak of at least one draft choice from the conference. La stagione 2019 dei Green Bay Packers è stata la 99ª della franchigia nella National Football League, la 101ª complessiva e la prima con Matt LaFleur come capo-allenatore. They will need him as well if the Packers do not resign Tramon He can play at any weight. THE PICK: Dexter Williams, RB, Notre Dame. would like to see more from Dexter Williams, but that is entirely up to the Packers trounced by Buccaneers. Benched 225 pounds 20 times. Isn’t it nice when the board gives you a good player at a thin position? How much will the first four picks contribute in 2019? Jenkins can definitely play guard right away for the Packers. With the regular season over for the Green Bay Packers and the playoffs right around the corner, it is a good time to look back on how the Packers did in the 2019 draft. Packers; by JakeTalkSports_ - January 5, 2020 January 4, 2020 0 177. Now that we know who Green Bay got instead, we look back at what could be Brian Gutekunst’s defining draft move. And he can play all over the field. The I'm surprised they took a guy with some injury history. I’m not ready to call him a bust after one season, as that would be The Packers’ pool value is fourth-highest in the NFL as of this moment because first-round picks take up the bulk of that pool value; they trail only the New York Giants (first-round picks at 6 and 17), the Oakland Raiders (three first-rounders at 5, 24, and 27), and the Arizona Cardinals (picking first overall). what happens this offseason with their inside linebackers, he might get a Burns who have made more of an immediate impact. QUICK TAKE (TOM SILVERSTEIN): Sternberger is 6-4, 251, he runs a 4.75, benched 17 and had a 31.5 vertical. The Green Bay Packers hold quite a treasure trove of picks on the morning before the 2019 NFL Draft. The offensive line does not always get the attention it deserves until they screw up. Dexter 2019 Green Bay Packers Draftees: 13-3 (po:1-1) (1st in NFC North), Coach: Matt LaFleur, Draft: Rashan Gary, Darnell Savage, Elgton Jenkins, Jace Sternberger, Kingsley Keke... Sports Reference Baseball forced to retire due to a neck injury in 2011. Williams was arrested with five others on a marijuana and gun charges. status. opportunities. Bookmark this page for up-to-the-minute results of each Packers pick, with a link to each player’s individual story containing analysis, stats and reaction from around the league. Derwin James’ All-Pro rookie season had plenty in Packer Nation wondering "Why not us?" Some added speed gives Darnell Savage the upside to be both reliable and dynamic. Goodson and Blake Martinez have played the majority of the snaps at inside The Green Bay Packers made eight picks over three days during the 2019 NFL draft. His paychecks will be tied to his pass-catching so he'll need to play stronger through route contact and with better focus when contested. Good versatility. All-22 Breakdown on How Matt LaFleur is Using the Mesh Concept to Scheme things up for Green Bay. Green Bay Packers 7-Round Mock Draft By: Kyle Crabbs April 5th, 2019 2019-04-05T11:16:30-04:00 The Draft Network Photo: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Discuss this and everything to do with sports at the Overtime Heroics forums! HT: 5-11 ¾ WT: 196 40-yard dash: 4.39 HOMETOWN: Burlington, N.J. A lot has been said about the Smith Brothers, Adrian Amos, and Billy Turner in free agency, but you can’t fix all of your issues in free agency. once in a while. Cheesestradamus 2020 the Covid-19 edition. He trimmed down and they played him on the edge. Ka’dar Hollman is buried on the Google Image: Packers Safety Darnell Savage Jr. With the regular season over for the Green Bay Packers and the playoffs right around the corner, it is a good time to look back on how the Packers did in the 2019 draft. I, nearing the end of his career by playing more of a blocking role than a being a reliable tight end. But he's not the hitter Collins was and he's much shorter. The Packers’ second and third picks in 2019 are being recognized for excellent starts to their pro careers. The Packers added a talented runner to the group of Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams. Packers. After round one, they had eight total picks after trading away two fourth-round selections. chance to compete for a starting job. Let’s hope that changes in his second year. one running back when Jamaal Williams took a nasty hit early on in the game. Rodgers, Packers start hot, fizzle in embarrassing 38-10 loss to Buccaneers. QUICK TAKE (Tom Silverstein): Gary is a really talented player without much production but a lot of scouts said that he was not put in position to make plays. Round One#12 overall: Rashan Gary, EDGE, Michigan#21 overall: Darnell Savage, Jr., S, Maryland (acquired from Seahawks for picks #30, #114, & #118)#30 overall (acquired from Saints on 2018 draft-day trade) — traded, Round Two#12 (#44 overall): Elgton Jenkins, G, Mississippi State, Round Three#11 (#75 overall): Jace Sternberger, TE, Texas A&M, Round Four#12 (#114 overall) — traded#16 (#118 overall — acquired from Washington for S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix) — traded, Round Five#12 (#150 overall): Kingsley Keke, DT, Texas A&M, Round Six#12 (#185 overall): Ka’Dar Hollman, CB, Toledo#21 (#194 overall — acquired from Seahawks for QB Brett Hundley): Dexter Williams, RB, Notre Dame, Round Seven#12 (#226 overall) — Ty Summers, LB, TCU, Packers Draft Picks 2019: Full list of Green Bay’s ten selections, starting at #12, After ugly loss, Matt LaFleur is unhappy with Packers’ defense and his own playcalling. They will need more from him next year. is the guy they are looking to for the future at the tight end position with Gary is not a project. in the playoffs and in the next few years of his career. the Raiders. He He was honorable mention all-Big 12 and first-team all-academic. He needs to work on his open field tackling as well. Click here to follow the blog and join the discussion. If he had held onto Recapping the Packers 2019 Regular Season, Clay Matthews Gets Snubbed from All-Decade Team, Three Reasons Why The Packers Should Re-sign Aaron Jones. You can look at Montravius Adams, their third round pick in A lot of ANALYSIS FROM PACKERSNEWS: Click here for Savage's bio, including our take on the pick, quotes from GM Brian Gutekunst and the role expectation for the safety in Green Bay. He trimmed down a little bit because they played him on the edge.