I thought I'd shake things up a little with all the Free Agency talk. I’m not guessing what I think the Packers will do, this is what I want them to do. I think all of these players would provide solid depth and would definitely help the offense, defense, and special teams. All of these guys are coachable and are good team players. There are a couple players I might have undervalued a little but these spots are very close to where most of these guys are slated to go.

These breakdowns did not come from my personal opinion. I’ve seen all but a couple of these guys play but I haven’t seen enough to make a detailed breakdown. These scouting reports came from NFLDraftScout.com but I inserted my personal opinions on the ones I’ve seen. I didn’t post the entire scouting report but I summarized as best I could. Enjoy.

Free Agency:

- Packers sign TE Ben Troupe (Titans). Troupe is an athletic TE who can catch the ball but hasn’t live up to his potential yet. I think he’s a good fit for our offense. He won’t command huge money so at best, we get a good TE who can catch the ball and do things after the catch. At worst he wouldn’t be able to beat out Tory Humphrey and a rookie and we cut him without many cap problems.

- Packers sign DT Ian Scott (Eagles). Scott hasn’t been a star for the Bears or Eagles but he’s been a decent rotational guy. With Corey Williams being traded, the Packers need some insurance in case Jolly isn’t healthy right away. He’s good against the run and can keep blockers off our backers. Just like Troupe, he won’t command big money so if he isn’t good in camp, we can cut him without it being a problem.

Draft:

Trades:

A. Packers trade their 1st (30) to New Orleans for their 2nd (40) and 3rd (78) round picks. When a good player doesn’t fall to 30, Thompson trades back to acquire more 2nds and 3rds. New Orleans moves up to take one of the top LBs who falls to 30.

B. Packers trade DT Corey Williams to Cleveland for their 2nd (56) round pick.

C. Packers trade their 5th (158) to Carolina for their 6th (173) and 7th (205) round picks. This is a typical Ted Thompson trade back. The 6th is Thompson’s money round and we don’t have a pick there so I assume he’ll try and get one.

D. Packers trade their 6th (190) for RB Ryan Grant.

Round 1:

Traded to New Orleans

Round 2a (from New Orleans):

Chris Johnson – RB – East Carolina
5’11” – 197 lbs.
4.24
47 games, 634 att., 2982 yds., 32 TDs, 125 rec., 1296 yds., 10 rec. TDs

Strengths: Has a good frame with good muscle tone…could carry more weight…has amazing speed…good route runner when he lines up wide and could play WR…great agility and vision and can find the cutback lanes and hit them…great explosion…runs low and it’s hard for defenders to get lower than him…smart player and can recognize and attempt to pick up a blitz…can find even the smallest holes…could play multiple positions…great leader and leads by example…willing to run inside and drives his legs well…has that 2nd gear and explosion…rarely gets beat to the corner…not afraid of contact…has natural hands and catches the ball very well…a threat to take it the distance every time he touches the ball…very good kickoff returner…getting better as a blocker

Weaknesses: Durability is a concern as he had neck surgery prior to the ’07 season and was plagued with turf toe in ‘06…definitely needs to work on his blocking…lacks ideal size…had some academic struggles at ECU…has small hands and ball security could be a problem…can get too tall at times and his leg drive is neutralized

Overview: I think every team needs a player like Johnson. I think he’s a Brian Westbrook type who can line up at multiple positions and do great things. He has just incredible speed. As a RB I think he would do excellent in our Zone Blocking scheme and would be able to find the cutback lanes and hit them fast like Ryan Grant does. He’s also an ace on Kickoff returns and I think could be as good as Devin Hester in that area. I think he would definitely be the Packers 3rd down back and I think he could make our offense much more explosive. I’ve been concerned for a while about his prior neck injury but it hasn’t come up really so it must not be a big deal.

Round 2b (from Cleveland):

Jerod Mayo – OLB – Tennessee
6’2” – 242 lbs.
4.54
32 games, 236 tackles, 24 TFL, 7 sacks, 1 FF, 4 pass def., 1 INT

Strengths: Athletic build and a frame that could add another 10 lbs. without losing any athleticism…great instincts…attacks the line very well against the run…changes direction well and has good enough speed to be effective in coverage…solid open field tackler…explosive hitter…shows good timing on blitzes and closes on the ball quickly

Weaknesses: Probably limited to the outside and isn’t physical enough to consistently play on the inside…often runs around blockers rather than disengage from them…goes for the big hit too much and slips off

Overview: One of the top Linebackers in the SEC throughout his career. I think he’d be a great fit at Strong Side Linebacker for the Packers. He’s the kind of fast, athletic LB that works well in Sanders’ scheme. If he doesn’t beat out Poppinga for his job, he’d be an excellent backup.

Round 2c:

Heath Benedict – OT/OG – Newberry
6’5” – 321 lbs.
5.09

Strengths: Massive frame with good muscle tone and a thick upper body…very athletic and explosive for his size…has the strength, speed, quickness, and body control to mirror defenders in pass protection…exceptional acceleration for a lineman and has no problem getting to the 2nd level…adjusts well to blitzes…very tough and aggressive but doesn’t get out of control…patient and technique driven…has the athletic ability to get out in front of screens…has loose hips and can adjust on the move…has a quick hand punch…quick learner

Weaknesses: Needs to add lower body bulk…struggled with academic issues his freshman year at Tennessee and had to sit out a year…level of competition is a big concern

Overview: I’ve been keeping track of him for a while now and he’s kind of an oddity to me. He looks and plays like a great prospect but you have to question whether his competition just made him look good. I haven’t been too high on him because I remember when he flunked out of Tennessee and I thought intelligence would be a big concern but he said he’s taken the Wonderlic test twice and scored a 31 and a 28. He seems like the complete package and he’s a physical specimen and he may go higher than this but this is where I see him right now.

Round 3a (from New Orleans):

Brad Cottam – TE – Tennessee
6’7” – 271 lbs.
4.63
42 games, 21 rec., 341 yds., 1 TD

Strengths: Great combination of size and athleticism…good strength and is more than adequate as a blocker at the line and downfield…not afraid to get his jersey dirty…gets off the line cleanly and does a good job finding the holes in a defense…very hard worker and possesses solid intangibles… raw but has a ton of upside

Weaknesses: Doesn’t have much experience and his production hasn’t been great…needs to be more consistent as a blocker…doesn’t have great acceleration and can’t make people miss…better athlete than football player

Overview: I’ve had the pleasure of meeting this kid as I’m a Knoxville resident and somewhat of a Vols fan and I can honestly says he’s a solid guy. I think he’s the kind of player that will be a better pro player than a college player. It might take him a season or two to get comfortable but I think he has a ton of potential.

Round 3b:

Charles Godfrey – CB – Iowa
5’11” – 207 lbs.
4.44
47 games, 193 tackles, 14 PBU, 7 INTs

Strengths: Great combination of size and speed…great physique and has the body of a safety and the speed of track star…versatile and has played both corner and safety in his career…showed a lot of improvement as a Senior in technique, play recognition, and creating turnovers…has a physical style of play…good tackler and aggressively supports the run from the CB position…good quickness and is physical enough to re-route receivers at the line…reads the QB’s eyes and breaks on the ball well…hard worker and a team leader…has a lot of upside

Weaknesses: He’s only played CB for two seasons and is raw…doesn’t always play up to his timed speed…faster than quick…still needs work

Overview: Says he models his game after Al Harris. He fits the Packers press coverage scheme well with his physical style of play and his solid recovery speed. He didn’t run as well as was predicted at the combine but he still posted a good time for his size. I’ve heard he has a Houston Texans logo tattooed on his hand and wants to play for them but I can’t imagine he would refuse to play somewhere else. He’s a project but I think he has a ton of upside and could be a starter for us when either Harris or Woodson are done.

Round 4:

Antwaun Molden – CB – Eastern Kentucky
6’ – 198 lbs.
4.39
46 games, 155 tackles, 11 PBU, 3 INTs

Strengths: Excellent size and speed combination…has a solid build with room to add bulk…has a physical style of play…won’t back down from anyone…turns and runs with receivers as well as anyone in the draft…willing to come up in run support and actually likes to hit…could play free safety because of his size and willingness to hit…a lot of upside

Weaknesses: Needs to do a better job making the interception instead of just batting down the pass…doesn’t change direction that well and might struggle with smaller, quicker receivers…hasn’t faced great competition…needs to work on his jam because NFL receivers will be much better than Division 1aa receivers

Overview: He’s an interesting prospect and had a pretty good combine. I think he’ll get pushed down in the draft because of the depth at CB this year. He’s a good fit for the Packers system because of his solid speed and physical style of play. I think he’s a sleeper and could surprise. He’d definitely be good competition for Bush, Blackmon, and Tramon Williams.

Round 4 (Compensatory Pick for Ahman Green):

Chad Rinehart – OT – Northern Iowa
6’5” – 320 lbs.
5.41
40 games

Strengths: Has a tall frame with good overall body thickness…has good quickness for his size…durable and can play through pain…does well getting to the 2nd level and gets a lot of downfield blocks…has a good mental grasp of the game and has a solid work ethic…vocal team leader…takes advantage of his physical skills…has a violent hand punch…very good drive blocker and is very aggressive when he locks in

Weaknesses: He’s more of a waste bender and needs to do a better job bending at the knee…doesn’t have the speed to recover when he’s beaten…doesn’t have the best flexibility...played against lesser opponents

Overview: He played tackled at Northern Iowa but definitely has more traits of a Guard. At worst I think he’d be good depth. At best I think he could start. Just like Heath Benedict, Rinehart plays with a nasty, aggressive attitude on the field. That’s something I think the Packers linemen lack. I think he’d be an excellent addition.

Round 5:

Traded to Carolina

Round 6a (from Carolina):

Carlton Powell – DT – Virginia Tech
6’2” – 292 lbs.
5.07
53 games, 90 tackles, 21 TFL, 9 sacks, 1 pass def.

Strengths: Large frame with good muscle tone and room to add another 15 lbs…has good speed and explosion off the snap and keeps his hands inside to lock and control blockers…good leg drive…stays low and consistently gains leverage…good short area burst with good flexibility and change of direction…good upper body strength and an explosive hand punch…disruptive force in the gap and fills rush lanes in a hurry…strong inside run stuffer…also a pocket-pressure type as opposed to a pass rusher…plays with good awareness, instincts, and recognition

Weaknesses: Has a soft midsection that needs work…needs to consistently keep his pad level down…susceptible to low/cut blocks and needs to learn how to neutralize them…needs to improve his conditioning because he will get worn out quickly

Overview: Ted Thompson was quoted as saying that Virginia Tech players are the most NFL ready. The 6th round is Thompson’s money round and I think Powell is another gem. I think he could be a solid contributor in our rotation and would eventually make us forget about Corey Williams. He’ll get pushed down boards because he’s a little undersized and his career numbers aren’t that impressive but he’s a stud IMO. He’s known for being a run stuffer but he’s athletic enough to collapse the pocket. He’s been one of the reasons VTech has had one of the best run defenses in the NCAA for a while. A poor man’s Glenn Dorsey IMO.

Round 6b:

Traded to New York Giants for RB Ryan Grant

Round 7a (from Carolina):

Curtis Johnson – DE/OLB – Clark Atlanta
6’3” – 249 lbs.
4.64
21 games, 182 tackles, 45 TFL, 18.5 Sacks

Strengths: Great frame with a lot of room to add bulk…has an athletic physique with good muscle definition and not much fat…has a good short area burst…very aggressive on the field…locates the ball well and closes quickly…does a good job avoiding blocks…has good eyes and reads the QB well…solid pass rusher with experience at DE…does a good job shadowing TEs and while he doesn’t catch that well, he competes well for a jump ball…great on special teams also

Weaknesses: Doesn’t have ideal bulk for a down lineman and will probably have to make the switch to OLB…has just decent playing speed…has had some academic issues and some question his ability to digest a pro playbook…needs to show better tackling technique…has some trouble locating the ball in trash…needs to take better angles…will need time to get comfortable dropping back into coverage if he makes the switch to OLB

Overview: I think he’d be good depth at LB. He’s an athletic, aggressive player who loves to make tackles. He’d be good on special teams IMO. I don’t think he’ll ever be good enough to start but the Packers lack quality depth at LB and I think Johnson could be a solid backup.

Round 7b (from Atlanta):

Dennis Dixon – QB – Oregon
6’3” – 195 lbs.
4.58 (pre-injury)
39 games, 444 comp., 695 atts., 5129 yds., 63.9%, 38 TDs, 21 INTs

Strengths: Has a great frame and could definitely add more bulk…has good balance when dropping back…has great quickness and athletic ability and defenses have to account for him every time he has the ball in his hands…patient in the pocket and knows when to tuck the ball and run and is dangerous when he does…quick and decisive with the ball and makes good progression reads…has a quick release…good throwing mechanics…can make all the throws on the field…fits the ball into tight spaces well…has shown good velocity and zip…a strong runner and has the loose hips to elude defenders…good awareness and can feel backside pressure…good leader and was trusted by his teammates

Weaknesses: Needs to add more bulk to hold up in the NFL…needs a lot of technique work and has trouble throwing on the move…didn’t show a lot of consistency until Chip Kelly became his offensive coordinator before his senior year…tore his ACL in his left knee in the ’07 season and doctors say he will need at least 6 months of rehab…also is the property of the Atlanta Braves and some question his commitment to football

Overview: Everyone knows Dennis Dixon’s story. He was the Heisman frontrunner until he blew out his knee. I thought it was very interesting to see Oregon play with him and without him. They were clearly a different team when he wasn’t in IMO. I think he’s a special player and has a ton of potential IF his knee heals alright. That’s a big IF though. NFLDraftScout compared him to Warren Moon which really caught my eye. He’s a dangerous athlete at QB and I think McCarthy could coach him up into a good passer also.

If Coleman doesn't get hurt, he'll go higher than that ...

Right now that's where's slated to go. Multiple things I've read give him a 5-6 round grade.

Obviously every single one of these will change. Baker, Choice, Rucker, and Ruud I'm sure will rise higher than they are.

I like Choice outof GT also.

Very important for the Pack to hit on some OL in this draft.
That run game has got to open up for Rodgers to be successful IMO.

If a stud RB is available and we draft high enough, we got to pull the triggerin round 1

Yeah, that's a good point. When we find out which juniors declar, 2 names I think we NEED (1 or the other):

Jonathan Stewert - RB - Oregon

Felix Jones - RB - Arkansas

Stewert is like Marshawn Lynch only I think he could be better. He's a complete back.

Felix Jones is an amazing back IMO. He's an ace on kick returns...one of the best in the nation. He's a good size and he has blazing speed. I think he averaged 10 yards/carry last year....and he had 1000 yards.

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Felix Jones is an amazing back IMO. He's an ace on kick returns...one of the best in the nation. He's a good size and he has blazing speed. I think he averaged 10 yards/carry last year....and he had 1000 yards.

I think he could be better than McFadden. He certainly has better feet.

Now that Thompson seems to have depth built up in several areas, I wonder if his approach will change and he will start placing a slightly higher emphasis on need (although I don't think he'll ever be the type to "reach too far" if you know what I mean).

I think offensive tackle is a significant need area for the Packers, unless they really believe Colledge will eventually move out there and/or maybe that will end up being Moll's best spot as well.

GD, I see you have the Packer's taking Baker right off the bat and that certainly is reasonable. The reason that I'm posting is that I've been considering the following....if Thompson takes something other than an offensive tackle in the first round, I think it may be very difficult for the Packers to find one in rounds 2 through 4. When I look at this year's senior class, it seems like Long, Baker and Cherilus are the cream of the crop and will definitely all be off the board by the time the Packers make thier second round pick. I really don't think there are that many good tackles that fall in rounds two through four, and the ones that do (Dunlap, Richardson) don't look like great fits for what the Packers do.

Obviously the board will be a lot different by the time April rolls around. I just find it interesting right now that if the Packers are looking for an offensive tackle, they might have to take one right off the bat in the first round or else sit and wait and take a flyer on a much lower-tiered offensive tackle prospect well later into the draft.

Right now the guy who tops my "realistic" wish list for the Packers in round one would be Notre Dame tight end John Carlson. I'd love to see Oregon State offensive guard Roy Schuening in round two, as Spitz hasn't convinced me of anything yet and he looks like he might prove to be the injury-plagued type.

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Originally posted by Grave Digger:
Unless there is a serious need of LTs early in the draft, I think Baker will go middle 1st where the Packers will be picking again (14-18).

You have done a good job at this Digger but I think you have to reasses where the Packers will be picking. 22-26 may be more realistic now. And if TT takes an OT in the 1st round people will boo again saying we need play makers. I too think we are coming into a BPA that fills a need, be it TE, CB, or solid back up QB. Brett will retire someday and we need a better 2nd string for Rodgers or starting QB if Rodgers goes FA.

Yeah Ammo, you're absolutely right. I assumed the Packers would be middle of the road, but they've been impressive thus far. With a pretty weak NFC and a weak AFC West, the Packers lucked out and could easily be anywhere from 20 to 31 (seriously IMO)!!

It was a reach that he'd be there at 16, and 20+ is definitely out of the question for him IMO.

PJ, one thing working in the Packers favor (IMO) is that Boston Colledge LT Gosder Cherilus is struggling at LT. He's a natural RT but they needed him at LT. He has trouble with the fast edge rushers so he probably won't test that well at the Senior Bowl and combine (in that area) but I'd be willing to bet he'll be impressive in all other areas. He might slide to the 2nd like his former teammate Josh Beekman fell to the 3rd after a poor year. It's a longshot but he could slide far if he continues to stuggle IMO. He's a 1st round RT but a 3rd round LT IMO and we could need both in the next couple years.....it depends on team needs and how he tests I guess.

I'm going to work tomorrow on a revised mock. Last year I made one in like October and stopped until February. This year I think I might keep updating them until the draft just to see how opinions change and such.

I don't think Cherilus will fall much but I certainly realize you never say never about the draft at this time of the year. Last year at this time I would have put the house on Quentin Moses being a top half of round one pick and look what happened to him. So we'll see, but I expect Cherilus to workout and measure well and as of now I'm doubtful he'd slip out of the top 20.

By the way, on the comp picks. If you follow AdamJT13's posts, you know that the biggest determining factor for compensatory pick rewards is the average salary of the contract. Last year there were 4 3rd round comp picks. The last of those went to the Raiders for Charles Woodson. Woodson's average contract value was 5.576 million. Green's average contract value with the Texans is 5.75 million, higher than the average of Woodson's deal. As of now, I am anticipating the Packers getting a 3rd round pick for the loss of Green. However, with inflation and cap increases, etc....I wouldn't be shocked if this year the 3rd round line was draw over the 5.75 million figure which would knock it down to a fourth round pick....it could go either way....but based on last year's numbers I would currently anticipate getting a third round pick for Green. I believe the Martin and Walker deals will cancel one another out. Martin's deal averaged 1.19 million and Walker's deal was a one year deal for 1.24 million. But let's say it's not a wash and the Packers do get a pick for Martin (which I feel is highly unlikely). If so, there is no way it would be higher than a 7th. The last comp pick in the 6th round of 2007 went to Seattle and that was for Marquand Manuel's 5 year deal that averaged 2 million per season, far above the 3 year 1.19 mil/per season deal that Martin got from the Dolphins. So there is no way in hell they will get a 6th for him, and in the end I do believe the Martin and Walker deals will offset. So as of right now, I am anticipating the Packers getting a third round pick for Ahman Green (which could go down to a fourth) and nothing else in terms of comp picks in the 2008 Draft.

One more quick thing, I mapped one of these little mocks out for the Packer's about 3 nights ago and I had them picking up Duane Brown in the seventh. It's funny we both eyeballed him. It will be interesting to see what his stock does between now and April.

Updated 10/21 because AOTP made on.

Updated 12/16...best mock ever

Off of about 5 minutes of consideration I'll give it a try:

Round One = Patrick Lee/CB/Auburn
Round Two = Roy Schuening/OG/Oregon State
Round Three = Martin Rucker/TE/Missouri
Round Four = Barry Richardson/OT/Clemson
Round Four (compensatory selection) = Stanford Keglar/OLB/Purdue
Round Five = Matt Flynn/QB/Louisiana State
Round Seven = Barry Booker/DT/Virginia Tech

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Round Four = Barry Richardson/OT/Clemson

I try to keep my comments to players I get to see a lot of.

No. Hell no.

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Originally posted by Brak:

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Originally posted by PackerJoe:
Round Four = Barry Richardson/OT/Clemson

I try to keep my comments to players I get to see a lot of.

No. Hell no.

I can understand your feelings on that one. Richardson isn't exactly a favorite of mine either. But at this point, once you get past the tackles that are projected to go in the first round to first round and a half, the quality of tackles just isn't there. For instance Oniel Cousins, who Grave Digger has the Packers taking in round four, is now getting projected to the middle of the second round....and he was a player who got benched for poor play in 2006. Obviously there is risk and uncertainty associated with every pick, whether it's the first pick or the 250th pick. But this year with offensive tackles, I feel the risks are even more substantial than usual. Even Gosder Cherilus, whose performance has been completely underwhelming in 2007, is still projected as a solid first rounder. I think once you get past the first few tackles, the rest of the field looks like a total crapshoot to me. Richardson fits in there and I would not be surprised to see him picked in the third round and I would not be surprised to see him picked in the seventh round. I usually don't put a whole lot of stock in the post-season workouts and all-star games, but this year I think those things will be crucial to sorting out this class of offensive tackles. I believe Richardson has been invited to the Senior Bowl, so he'll get his opportunity to dramatically rise or fall during that week of practices.

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Originally posted by PackerJoe:
Off of about 5 minutes of consideration I'll give it a try:

Round One = Patrick Lee/CB/Auburn
Round Two = Roy Schuening/OG/Oregon State
Round Three = Martin Rucker/TE/Missouri
Round Four = Barry Richardson/OT/Clemson
Round Four (compensatory selection) = Stanford Keglar/OLB/Purdue
Round Five = Matt Flynn/QB/Louisiana State
Round Seven = Barry Booker/DT/Virginia Tech

Lee looks like an early Day 2 pick right now. His solid 40 time won't be able to make up for the fact that he's been wildly inconsistant his entire career.

Rucker is a solid 2nd rounder.

Richardson is a big slug. He's been totally disappointing this season. I hate using the "doesn't fit the scheme" excuse but if there was a player that didn't fit on the Packers, it's Richardson.

Flynn is alright but he's way to erratic for me. Sometimes he looks great but sometimes he panics and looks lost. I'd rather either bring back Paul Thompson.

Just my opinion though.

I just finished the new version. I like this mock better than any I've ever done. All of these guys are solid.

Comparing Hayden to Tauscher is kind of odd, considering they play on different sides of the ball.

Hayden is also fast for a DT, in the Wisconsin mold of fast players like Lee Evans.

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Comparing Hayden to Tauscher is kind of odd, considering they play on different sides of the ball.

Hayden is also fast for a DT, in the Wisconsin mold of fast players like Lee Evans.

It was more a comparison in terms of attitude. Tauscher is a team player and a hard worker. He's not the flashiest RT in the NFL but he does his job. That's kind of the description I've read of Hayden. Not really a flashy player but he does his job.

Now that we finally have an official list of underclassmen, I'm going to take another shot at this.

Round 1:
Jeff Otah/OT/Pittsburgh
Might be a bit of a reach to project him falling this far, but over the last 5 drafts there have been no more than four offensive linemen taken in round one, so I don't think projecting the 4th ranked offensive lineman to Green Bay would be that much of a stretch. Jake Long and Ryan Clady project to be the 1st and 2nd offensive linemen off the board, and the next two are probably Otah and Anthony Collins with Gosder Cherilus, Sam Baker and Chris Williams probably making up the next group. So I think there is a chance that Otah or Collins makes it down to the Packer's pick depending on which one gets picked first. His size (340 pounds) give the initial impression that he might not be a great fit for the Packer's scheme, but he runs very well for a big man (probably will run the 40 in the 5.2 area) and he has very quick feet.

Round 2:
John Carlson/TE/Notre Dame
As with Otah, it might be a bit of a stretch to project him way down towards the end of round two. Martellus Bennett and Fred Davis will likely be drafted ahead of Carlson, but I think Carlson stands ahead of the Dustin Keller's and Martin Rucker's of the world because he is a complete tight end. If the NFL scouts see him as the 5th best tight end in this draft, he's almost assured to make it to this pick. But if the NFL scouts see him as the third best tight end, I would say the chances are only about 30% that he makes it down this far. As mentioned, Carlson is a complete tight end with good size and fairly good speed for a tight end. He isn't going to run with the Greg Olsen-types of the world, but he showed the ability to stretch the seam as a junior when he wasn't playing on such a horrible team.

Round 3:
Terrell Thomas/CB/USC
A big physical, press corner who lacks top corner speed but is a good fit for what the Packers like to do.

Round 4:
Kerry Brown/OG/Appalachian State
With a weak guard class there is a pretty good chance that Brown could go before this pick. An agile, quick moving lineman who can get out and block in space.

Round 4 (compensatory selection):
Matt Flynn/QB/Louisiana State
Last year Thompson violated Ron Wolf's near sacred principal that you take a quarterback in every draft. As a result the Packers played most of last season with only two quarterbac