Green Bay Packers: Grades for each draft pick halfway through the preseason

PULLMAN, WA – SEPTEMBER 09: James Williams #32 of the Washington State Cougars carries the ball against the Boise State Broncos in the first half at Martin Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Pullman, Washington. (Photo by William Mancebo/Getty Images)

5. G Cole Madison

Grade- incomplete

It’s hard to grade a guy who has yet to see the field.

Madison’s absence from training camp is one of the most peculiar storylines Green Bay’s had in years. The most we’ve learned from the situation is that Madison is dealing with a personal matter and the Packers have no doubt he will join the team at some point.

They could sure use him as the offensive line is already banged up and could use depth on the interior.

For now, it feels like a wasted pick.

NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 01: JK Scott #15 of the Alabama Crimson Tide kicks the ball against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the All State Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

6. P JK Scott

Grade- B

Selecting a punter in the fifth round is a rare move but it appears to have paid off. Scott has showcased a big leg in practice reaching 4.8-second hang times on some punts.

His reps in preseason, though, have been a little inconsistent with an average of 40.9 yards per punt. The Packers are relying on Scott’s distance to flip the field in their favor come September.

GREEN BAY, WI – AUGUST 09: Marquez Valdes-Scantling #83 of the Green Bay Packers is brought down by Robert Spillane #42 of the Tennessee Titans during the second half of a preseason game at Lambeau Field on August 9, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

7. WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling

Grade- B-

Former USF receiver Valdes-Scantling was player of the game in Green Bay’s first preseason matchup against the Titans. He caught five passes for 101 yards and a touchdown but followed it up with one catch for 15 yards taking on the Steelers secondary.

Inconsistencies are to be expected from rookie wideouts and Valdes-Scantling is no exception. The good news is he probably has the best shot of seeing the field first of the three rookie receivers.