GREEN BAY PACKERS
Position needs before the draft: RB, DE, OLB, CB, S
Notable Additions:
Jeff Saturday C, Colts
Anthony Hargrove DE, Seahawks
Notable Losses:
Matt Flynn QB, Seahawks
Scott Wells C, Rams
Pat Lee CB, Raiders
Nick Collins S
5 First round possibilities:
Shea McClellin OLB, Boise State – The latest buzz is that the Packers are targeting McClellin with their first round pick.
Doug Martin RB, Boise State – The Packers have drafted a running back in the last two drafts (James Starks ’10, Alex Green ’11). Don’t be surprised if they pick one early this time around.
Andre Branch OLB, Clemson – If Shea McClellin isn’t there, the Pack may have to trade out (or up) and select another pass rush threat.
Devon Still DE, Penn State – Still would be an end for the Packers and be able to help get some pass rush help.
David Wilson RB, Virginia Tech – Wilson is a second round running back, but could be an option since the Packers ranked pretty low rushing the ball.
49ers Draft Board: I’ve only included players that the 49ers have shown interest in during the draft process (see my complete list of players that each team has shown interest in):
1st Round Tier
1. Shea McClellin OLB, Boise State
2. Chandler Jones DE, Syracuse
2nd Round Tier
3. Chris Polk RB, Washington (combine interview)
4. Bobby Wagner OLB, Utah State (facility visit)
5. Ronnell Lewis OLB, Oklahoma (combine interview)
6. Brandon Brooks OG, Miami (OH) (facility visit)
3rd Round Tier
7. Joe Adams WR, Arkansas
8. Ryan Steed CB, Furman
4th Round Tier
9. Tom Compton OT, South Dakota
5th Round Tier
10. Donnie Fletcher CB, Boston College
11. Gino Gradkowski C, Delaware (facility visit)
6th Round Tier
12. Chris Anzevino C, Kent State (private workout)
7th Round Tier
13. Myles Wade NT, Portland State
Undrafted Free Agents Tier
14. Travaris Cadet RB, Appalachian State
15. Mario Louis WR, Grambling
16. Stephen Good OL, Oklahoma
17. Drew Nowak DL, Western Michigan (facility visit, private workout)
18. Pat Schiller LB, Northern Illinois
19. Desmond Marrow DB, Toledo
20. Trevor Coston S, Maine (facility visit)
Pro days attended: Abilene Christian, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Arkansas State, Baylor, Boise State, Boston College, California, Central Michigan, Cincinnati, East Carolina, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Hawaii, Houston, Illinois, Iowa, Iowa State, Kansas State, Kentucky, Lamar, Louisiana-Lafayette, LSU, Louisville, McNeese State, Michigan State, Middle Tennessee State, Mississippi, Missouri, Missouri State, Nevada, North Carolina, Northern Illinois, Northwestern State, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, Old Dominion, Oregon State, Penn State, South Carolina, Stanford, Tulane, Tulsa, UCF, UCLA, USC, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, West Virginia, Western Michigan, Washington, Western Oregon, Wisconsin, Yale
Picks in the 2012 NFL Draft:
Round 1, Pick 28 (28)
Round 2, Pick 27 (59)
Round 3, Pick 27 (90)
Round 4, Pick 28 (123)
Round 4, Pick 37 (132) (Compensatory selection)
Round 4, Pick 38 (133) (Compensatory selection)
Round 5, Pick 28 (163)
Round 6, Pick 27 (197)
Round 7, Pick 17 (224) (From Jets)
Round 7, Pick 28 (235)
Round 7, Pick 34 (241) (Compensatory selection)
Round 7, Pick 36 (243) (Compensatory selection)
Definitely a huge blow to the Packers D. I hope Nick the best in whatever road he decides to take(continue playing with the risk or walking away). I’ll always remember his pick 6 in the SB. His TD celebration was my wallpaper for quite a few months after the fact.
Onto the business side….the Pack definitely have to address the Safety position now. I don’t see TT reaching for Harrison Smith at #28 though. I still see them taking a 5 tech DE or pass rushing OLB at #28 and will add a Safety in round 2 or 3
You’re right on point there Erik. Thompson needed to address the safety position even before the release of Collins. You’ll see McClellin mocked to the Packers in most mock drafts out there, but I saw today that the Ravens are interested in him as well. So I could see Whitney Mercilus, Chandler Jones, Andre Branch being possibilities there as well. I’d watch for Jared Crick in the 2nd or 3rd for DE.