Deputy Nutz
04-27-2019, 06:38 PM
Round 1
12th: Rashan Gary Edge, Michigan
6'5" 274lbs
40: 4.58 , Bench Press: 26, Vertical:38, Broad Jump:120 , 3 Cone:7.26, 20 shuttle:4.29
After Draft Evaluation: Low floor, and exceptionally high ceiling type pick. A lot has been said about his hustle and on field energy. I think the guy flies around the field looking to chase down ball carriers. His speed and athleticism is noticeable on the field, just not exactly in the production category. Gary will be moved to an outside linebacker in Green Bay's defense and I honestly think it will free him up to make plays. I think rushing gaps instead of battling chip blocks and double teams will help him. I like his ball get off, and he rarely gives up ground in the run game. I wouldn't say that he is a reach, but the fact that he will have surgery on his shoulder before the start of the season is a big concern.
21st: Darnell Savage S, Maryland
5'11" 200lbs
40: 4.36, Bench Press: 11, Vertical: 39.5, Broad Jump: 126, 3 Cone: 7.03, 20 shuttle: 4.14
After Draft Evaluation: I really liked Savage leading up to the draft. He played in a very poor defense and it wasn't hard for him to stand out. He has the speed and athleticism to play just about any where in the secondary. He is a stout tackler and is a turnover machine. I don't see a lot of weakness with this kid, but with that being said I think the trading up in the first round was a mistake. Giving up the two 4th round picks limited the Packers ability to secure other players in this draft at need positions that could possibly make an impact in 2019.
2nd Round
44th: Elgton Jenkins IOL, Mississippi St.
6'5" 310
40: , Bench Press: 29, Vertical: 28, Broad Jump: 109, 3 Cone: 7.77, 20 shuttle: 4.62
After Draft Evaluation: Big athletic interior offensive lineman that has really good feet. He excels in pass protection and is mobile in the run game. He will compete right away in Green Bay at one of the two guard positions. He isn't going to be a mauler in the run game. He is going to be a technique guy rather than an ultra physical road grader. He has the frame and length to move out to right tackle at the worst in 2019 he could back up 4 different positions. Great positional pick in the draft for the Packers. It isn't going to set the world on fire but it might be the best pick in the 2019 draft for the Packers.
3rd Round
75th: Jace Sternberger TE, Texas A&M
6'4" 251
40: 4.75, Bench Press: 17, Vertical: 31.5, Broad Jump: 113.5, 3 Cone: 7.19, 20 shuttle: 4.31
After Draft Evaluation: I don't know how big of a play maker this guy is going to be. I don't think his ceiling is all that high, but I think he could be a solid contributor for several years. He isn't a great athlete, I think there were better athletes at the position. I think the third round was about right for him to be drafted. I wouldn't call it a reach on the Packers end.
5th Round
150th: Kingsley Keke DE, Texas A&M
6'3" 288lbs
40: 4.95, Bench Press: , Vertical: 31.5, Broad Jump: 111, 3 Cone: 7.55, 20 shuttle: 4.46
After Draft Evaluation: Keke seems to be a good value for the 5th round. He doesn't have elite athleticism or ball get off, but he has some quickness and his length is a big asset for him. He is going to have to work on his timing and block recognition. Defensive line wasn't a desperation need for the Packers but they need the depth. I don't know if Keke will have the strength needed or technique needed to contribute in 2019.
6th Round
185th: Ka'dar Hollman CB, Toledo
6'0" 196lbs
40: 4.37, Bench Press: , Vertical: 39, Broad Jump: , 3 Cone: , 20 shuttle:
After Draft Evaluation: Hollman is one of those sleeper picks where none of the pundits were talking about him. The main concern with this guy is that he is 25 years old and played his ball against other mid major teams. His speed is a huge asset, and his willingness to support in the run game can't be over looked. I am not sure what his impact is going to be in 2019, but if he is going to make it in the NFL he better get started soon due to his age.
194th: Dexter Williams
5'11" 212lbs
40: 4.57, Bench Press: 17, Vertical: 36, Broad Jump: 130, 3 Cone: 7.0, 20 shuttle: 4.16
After Draft Evaluation: I think this might be the steal of the draft getting Williams in the sixth round. I like his combination of size and athleticism. He didn't an off the chart 40 time, but all his other measurables say that he is an above average athlete. He reads blocks well and attacks the line of scrimmage. He has the game speed to break away in the secondary. I had him rated as a top ten back in 2019 draft.
7th Round
226th: Ty Summers
6'1" 241lbs
40: 4.61, Bench Press: 27, Vertical: 36, Broad Jump: 123, 3 Cone: , 20 shuttle:
After Draft Evaluation: Strong, workout guy that put up some nice numbers in the combine, but his numbers don't translate. He is stiff through the hips and has a hard time diagnosing offenses. He makes plays because he is not afraid to get his nose dirty and attack blockers. His speed does help him in taking angles to the ball carrier. He struggles in space one on one with ball carriers. His coverage skills are below average but most likely because he can't flip his hips. I thought there were better guys in this draft still available.
Overall Assumption: Gutekunst seems enamored with workout numbers more than on the field production. Just about everyone of the players selected has optimal workout numbers.
I don't hate this draft, although it doesn't make any sense to feel one way or another without actually seeing these players play in the NFL, I feel like this draft went ok for the Packers. The two picks I like the most are Jenkins and Williams. I think Savage will have maybe the most productive career but the fact that Gutekunst gave up two 4th round picks makes me think he was overvalued. So far I haven't been impressed with Gutenkunst's first two drafts, but again I am more patient than the rest of you to see these drafts through.
12th: Rashan Gary Edge, Michigan
6'5" 274lbs
40: 4.58 , Bench Press: 26, Vertical:38, Broad Jump:120 , 3 Cone:7.26, 20 shuttle:4.29
After Draft Evaluation: Low floor, and exceptionally high ceiling type pick. A lot has been said about his hustle and on field energy. I think the guy flies around the field looking to chase down ball carriers. His speed and athleticism is noticeable on the field, just not exactly in the production category. Gary will be moved to an outside linebacker in Green Bay's defense and I honestly think it will free him up to make plays. I think rushing gaps instead of battling chip blocks and double teams will help him. I like his ball get off, and he rarely gives up ground in the run game. I wouldn't say that he is a reach, but the fact that he will have surgery on his shoulder before the start of the season is a big concern.
21st: Darnell Savage S, Maryland
5'11" 200lbs
40: 4.36, Bench Press: 11, Vertical: 39.5, Broad Jump: 126, 3 Cone: 7.03, 20 shuttle: 4.14
After Draft Evaluation: I really liked Savage leading up to the draft. He played in a very poor defense and it wasn't hard for him to stand out. He has the speed and athleticism to play just about any where in the secondary. He is a stout tackler and is a turnover machine. I don't see a lot of weakness with this kid, but with that being said I think the trading up in the first round was a mistake. Giving up the two 4th round picks limited the Packers ability to secure other players in this draft at need positions that could possibly make an impact in 2019.
2nd Round
44th: Elgton Jenkins IOL, Mississippi St.
6'5" 310
40: , Bench Press: 29, Vertical: 28, Broad Jump: 109, 3 Cone: 7.77, 20 shuttle: 4.62
After Draft Evaluation: Big athletic interior offensive lineman that has really good feet. He excels in pass protection and is mobile in the run game. He will compete right away in Green Bay at one of the two guard positions. He isn't going to be a mauler in the run game. He is going to be a technique guy rather than an ultra physical road grader. He has the frame and length to move out to right tackle at the worst in 2019 he could back up 4 different positions. Great positional pick in the draft for the Packers. It isn't going to set the world on fire but it might be the best pick in the 2019 draft for the Packers.
3rd Round
75th: Jace Sternberger TE, Texas A&M
6'4" 251
40: 4.75, Bench Press: 17, Vertical: 31.5, Broad Jump: 113.5, 3 Cone: 7.19, 20 shuttle: 4.31
After Draft Evaluation: I don't know how big of a play maker this guy is going to be. I don't think his ceiling is all that high, but I think he could be a solid contributor for several years. He isn't a great athlete, I think there were better athletes at the position. I think the third round was about right for him to be drafted. I wouldn't call it a reach on the Packers end.
5th Round
150th: Kingsley Keke DE, Texas A&M
6'3" 288lbs
40: 4.95, Bench Press: , Vertical: 31.5, Broad Jump: 111, 3 Cone: 7.55, 20 shuttle: 4.46
After Draft Evaluation: Keke seems to be a good value for the 5th round. He doesn't have elite athleticism or ball get off, but he has some quickness and his length is a big asset for him. He is going to have to work on his timing and block recognition. Defensive line wasn't a desperation need for the Packers but they need the depth. I don't know if Keke will have the strength needed or technique needed to contribute in 2019.
6th Round
185th: Ka'dar Hollman CB, Toledo
6'0" 196lbs
40: 4.37, Bench Press: , Vertical: 39, Broad Jump: , 3 Cone: , 20 shuttle:
After Draft Evaluation: Hollman is one of those sleeper picks where none of the pundits were talking about him. The main concern with this guy is that he is 25 years old and played his ball against other mid major teams. His speed is a huge asset, and his willingness to support in the run game can't be over looked. I am not sure what his impact is going to be in 2019, but if he is going to make it in the NFL he better get started soon due to his age.
194th: Dexter Williams
5'11" 212lbs
40: 4.57, Bench Press: 17, Vertical: 36, Broad Jump: 130, 3 Cone: 7.0, 20 shuttle: 4.16
After Draft Evaluation: I think this might be the steal of the draft getting Williams in the sixth round. I like his combination of size and athleticism. He didn't an off the chart 40 time, but all his other measurables say that he is an above average athlete. He reads blocks well and attacks the line of scrimmage. He has the game speed to break away in the secondary. I had him rated as a top ten back in 2019 draft.
7th Round
226th: Ty Summers
6'1" 241lbs
40: 4.61, Bench Press: 27, Vertical: 36, Broad Jump: 123, 3 Cone: , 20 shuttle:
After Draft Evaluation: Strong, workout guy that put up some nice numbers in the combine, but his numbers don't translate. He is stiff through the hips and has a hard time diagnosing offenses. He makes plays because he is not afraid to get his nose dirty and attack blockers. His speed does help him in taking angles to the ball carrier. He struggles in space one on one with ball carriers. His coverage skills are below average but most likely because he can't flip his hips. I thought there were better guys in this draft still available.
Overall Assumption: Gutekunst seems enamored with workout numbers more than on the field production. Just about everyone of the players selected has optimal workout numbers.
I don't hate this draft, although it doesn't make any sense to feel one way or another without actually seeing these players play in the NFL, I feel like this draft went ok for the Packers. The two picks I like the most are Jenkins and Williams. I think Savage will have maybe the most productive career but the fact that Gutekunst gave up two 4th round picks makes me think he was overvalued. So far I haven't been impressed with Gutenkunst's first two drafts, but again I am more patient than the rest of you to see these drafts through.