Grade: B-
With GM Ted Thompson drafting, it’s tough to doubt anything the Packers do. They traded out of the first round, so their first pick wasn’t until number 36 overall. They selected Jordy Nelson (WR, Kansas State) as the third wide receiver in the draft. I thought that was a bit high for him, but he fits what Green Bay looks for in wideouts. He’s a big, polished route-runner, so he can contribute right away.
The most interesting picks came in the 2nd and 7th rounds however. The Pack selected quarterbacks in each spot—Brian Brohm (Lousville) in the second, and Matt Flynn (LSU) in the seventh. Both add much needed depth to the Packers’ quarterback situation, and Brohm could push Aaron Rodgers for the starting job in the near future. Flynn has the intangibles to be an NFL leader, and, with some coaching, could end up being a great backup or an adequate starter.
Patrick Lee (CB, Auburn) and Jermichael Finley (TE, Texas) were excellent picks as well. Green Bay selected Lee with their 3rd pick in the second round, and he has a chance to become a solid number two corner for the team. Al Harris and Charles Woodson are getting up there in age, so Green Bay needed to find a corner they can groom for the future.
Finley is not a great blocker for a tight end, but he’s a good receiver. Green Bay let Bubba Franks go this offseason, so they needed to find someone to play behind David Martin. Martin will still be the starter, but Finley could see some time in certain situations and two tight end sets.
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