Green Bay Packers: 10 2019 draft prospects to know

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 14: Kelvin Harmon #3 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack reacts after a 36 yard reception on a pass from Ryan Finley #15 in the second half during the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Heinz Field on October 14, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /

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ORLANDO, FL – SEPTEMBER 01: Deionte Thompson #14 of the Alabama Crimson Tide intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for Jaylen Smith #9 of the Louisville Cardinals in the second quarter of the game at Camping World Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

5. Deionte Thompson, S, Alabama

The Packers used a second-round pick on a safety (Josh Jones) just two seasons ago. Unfortunately, Jones failed to beat out Brice for a starting spot in training camp and the competition wasn’t even that close. That leaves the Packers to try again.

The last time they drafted a safety out of Alabama (Clinton-Dix) the results were luke-warm. However, Deionte Thompson could be the answers to all the Packers’ questions. Thompson’s stats don’t do him justice as he has only recorded 45 tackles and two interceptions in his career. The tape is much friendlier to him.

Thompson is one of, if not THE, top safety in the 2019 draft class. He is equal parts enforcer and coverage safety, showing an ability to play near the line of scrimmage, yet play center field in coverage. If Thompson can get more comfortable as a safety and show quicker decision making, he could vault even higher up draft boards.

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