Green Bay Packers: Experts grade the 2019 draft class
By Paul Bretl
Chad Reuter – NFL.com
Overall grade: A
As you can see, Reuter loved the Packers draft, including the Rashan Gary selection that left many scratching their heads. He loved that Green Bay addressed the offensive line with an early round pick, as well as grabbing a tight end for Matt LaFleur’s offense. Reuter also felt that landing Kingsley Keke and Dexter Williams were great Day 3 additions.
"Day 1 grade: A Day 2 grade: A Day 3 grade: A Overall grade: A Draft analysis: Gary’s production wasn’t what you would have liked at Michigan and his off-field business interest turned off some teams. However, he has great athletic upside as a defender in the Packers’ scheme. Announced as a linebacker at the draft on Thursday, Gary can play outside or inside and gives consistent full effort. Green Bay had an extra first-round pick from a 2018 draft-day trade with New Orleans (No. 30 overall). The Packers traded up, though, and selected Savage, who fills an immediate need at safety. He will be an effective nickel defender and will pop ball-carriers whenever possible. Green Bay finally used an early pick on the offensive line, picking up Jenkins, a strong and long player who played every O-line position for the Bulldogs. Head coach Matt LaFleur needed another tight end, and Sternberger turned out to be a nice value as a receiving threat in the mid-third round. The Packers got a steal in Keke, who could become a starter. Hollman was a former walk-on who starred for Toledo. Depth at running back was a big need for Green Bay, so Williams will get a shot to play early."