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Green Bay Packers: 6 Draft Prospects to Watch in This Week’s Bowl Games

ByPaul Bretl|
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - NOVEMBER 09: DeVonta Smith #6 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs after catching a 64-yard touchdown pass during the second quarter against the LSU Tigers in the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - NOVEMBER 09: DeVonta Smith #6 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs after catching a 64-yard touchdown pass during the second quarter against the LSU Tigers in the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
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EVANSTON, ILLINOIS – NOVEMBER 23: Tyler Johnson #6 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers makes a catch in front of JR Pace #13 of the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Ryan Field on November 23, 2019 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)

Prince Tega Wanogho OT -Auburn

My hope for next season is that Bryan Bulaga is back at right tackle and the Green Bay Packers spend an early round draft pick on his eventual replacement. Personally, I think Billy Turner is a much better guard than tackle, so I’d like for him to stay there while a rookie has the opportunity to sit and develop behind Bulaga.

Enter Prince Tega Wanogho who has the size and athleticism that you’d want at the NFL level from your tackle, however, his skill set is still a bit raw. Which is why having a year or two to learn, would be a luxury for the Green Bay Packers. Joe Marino of The Draft Network had this to say about Tega Wanogho:

"“Tega Wanogho is a toolsy prospect that is still new to playing football and that becomes apparent when studying his tape. While he has an ideal frame to develop, long arms and excellent functional athleticism, his technique and application of his physical gifts are very much a work in progress. Tega Wanogho has an exciting ceiling to reach should he develop and his tools make him an intriguing option. With that said, patience could be required and he profiles more as an eventual starter at tackler, ideally in a zone blocking run scheme.”"

Tyler Johnson WR – Minnesota

This won’t be the only wide receiver on this list and in the Outback Bowl, Tyler Johnson of Minnesota is one to keep your eyes on. Johnson – now a senior – has been playing since his freshman season and has put together quite the career. In 2018 he totaled 1,169 receiving yards at 15 yards per catch with 12 touchdowns and he has followed suit this season, with very similar stats. Given the amount of experience that he has in college, Johnson is one of the more polished receivers in the draft.

Kyle Crabbs had this to say about Johnson as a prospect:

"“Tyler Johnson projects well to the NFL level — he’s a crafty route runner who understands the value of leverage and creating false steps from defenders to create separation. Johnson is most effective from the slot, where he can be protected from lengthy, physical corners who would otherwise disrupt his release in press. Johnson projects well to a vertical passing offense thanks to his hands, ball skills and ability to snap off routes quickly to work underneath with less traffic.”"
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