The Packers didn’t want to risk it, so they took the elite athlete at cornerback and checked off a top need off the list.
Moving up with the Jaguars could have been the right play if the Packers really liked either Newsome or Bateman.
– There was a big run on offensive tackles in the second round, and the Packers were never really in range of one of the tackles that fit what they generally like at the position.
If Stokes is an upgrade on Kevin King and Myers can be a capable starter for the interior offensive line, these will be strong picks.
– Rodgers is quicker than he is fast, and he’s built like a running back.
– I didn’t initially love the Royce Newman pick, but way too many people who know the offensive line – including Brandon Thorn and T.J.
Newman might be a future starter, but the other five picks look like specific role player types or future special teamers.
He’s a tough, physical runner, with pass-catching experience and the frame to hold up in pass pro.
– Adding safety Christian Uphoff in college free agency was like a free draft pick.
There’s a ton to like about Stokes, Myers and Rodgers as a trio, and Day 3 provided competition and depth at key spots.
The Green Bay Packers had two draft picks on Zierlein’s list for 2021.
In this new series from Packers Wire, we’ll dig into each of the team’s nine draft picks to find comparable current or past players in the NFL.