Official 2024 NFL Draft Thread

[Joemailman]

This is not a strong LB group. Quite possible none get drafted in 1st round, although some like Cooper. PFF has only 2 ranked in top 60. Daniel Jeremiah has 3 ranked in his top 50.

[run pMc]

Payton Wilson scares the hell out of me. Love his motor and athleticism, but that injury history is not great. He's old and has had something like 2 or 3 season enders - having shoulder injuries for a LB who will turn 24 is not good. Runs around a bit like a headless chicken at times, and yet in 3 years time could be the best of the LBs in this draft.

Currently watching Cedric Grey, and he's... ok. Probably not super athletic but might be able to do the job. I have to get into the mindset of how Hafley will use LBs, it will be different from Barry. Also, curious to see where they put Quay, and whether he's a Will, Mike or Sam. (Probably Will? Dunno.)

Cooper seems to be the consensus top LB, pretty athletic and fast. Agree it's not a strong draft for LB and a few other areas of need for GB. Makes me think they will dip into FA waters for some veterans AND add competition via draft. Either way, they flat out need bodies at LB and S so they have to do something.

[Deputy Nutz]

What LB's do you like?

Packers need coverage at the linebacker position more than anything else. Colson from Michigan isn't a terrible option.

[Joemailman]

I'm just not into the draft this year. IDK why. Give me some big uglies that can play ball and I'm good.

My interest is down a little bit. I think it's because I think the Packers 2 biggest needs are safety and linebacker and I don't see any 1st round prospects at those positions. I think they'll go CB or OT in 1st round and I'll probably be ok with whoever they pick.

Day 2 could be interesting though with the Packers as of now having 4 picks.

[Joemailman]

Kamren Kinchens ran 4.65 40. Worst among safeties.

[Fritz]

Ouch. I heard one of the better CB’s also tested poorly. From Missouri or Mississippi?

[Joemailman]

Ouch. I heard one of the better CB’s also tested poorly. From Missouri or Mississippi?

Ennis Rakestraw of Missouri was just average. Not terrible. Most players are skipping the agility drills, so don't know if the testing means as much as it used to.

[Bretsky]

i heard a former Badger RB just killed it at the combine

[Joemailman]

i heard a former Badger RB just killed it at the combine

Draft sites had him as a guy unlikely to be drafted. Will be interesting to see how much that changes.

[Joemailman]

Hogg
@HoggNFL

The Packers met formally with Duke OL Graham Barton.

“I think I’m ready to play all 5 [positions]”

We know Gutey likes his athletic linemen who can play multiple positions. Barton is a name to keep an eye on

Rankings
• PFN: 25th ovr
• PFF: 26th ovr

I think Gute would have to believe Barton would have to be able to play OT to have a 1st round grade on him. Would probably not hesitate if he fell to 41.

[Bretsky]

Draft sites had him as a guy unlikely to be drafted. Will be interesting to see how much that changes.

was really bummed with he left UW Madison as he would have been HUGE for us last year

But he was buried behind 2 RB's.

I'd take him as a late pick in a second

[bobblehead]

Max Melton, a Rutgers CB who is seen as a likely 3rd round pick, is the brother of the Packers Bo Melton.

Payton Wilson, a NC State LB who is a likely 2nd round pick is the brother of the Brewers Bryse Wilson.

Max put up a really good combine. Something like a 9.6 RAS. Probably moved him up a bit, but then again, this draft is CB deep so maybe he could still be had in the 3rd.

[bobblehead]

Kamren Kinchens ran 4.65 40. Worst among safeties.

Overall RAS of 2.11

There goes one of my draft crushes. I fully expect Jordan Morgan to shit the bed today.

[run pMc]

Really surprised Kinchens time was that slow. He doesn't play slow.
Tyler Nubin is probably Safety 1 now; Javon Bullard might be #2.

Calen Bullock scares me. Ballhawk with range who looks like he hates to tackle.

Would not be shocked if GB signs a S in FA. Last year's safety class was worse, but this year's isn't exactly looking like an all-timer.

[Joemailman]

Really surprised Kinchens time was that slow. He doesn't play slow.
Tyler Nubin is probably Safety 1 now; Javon Bullard might be #2.

Calen Bullock scares me. Ballhawk with range who looks like he hates to tackle.

Would not be shocked if GB signs a S in FA. Last year's safety class was worse, but this year's isn't exactly looking like an all-timer.

I'll be surprised if they DON"T sign a safety in FA. Strong safety class in FA. Weak class in draft.