Packers draft Amari Rodgers in third round: The good, the bad, the grade

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 13: Wide Receiver Amari Rodgers #3 of the Clemson Tigers on a punter return during the College Football Playoff National Championship game against the LSU Tigers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. LSU defeated Clemson 42 to 25. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

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Dec 19, 2020; Charlotte, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Amari Rodgers (3) with the ball as Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Shaun Crawford (20) defends in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Packers draft Amari Rodgers: The grade

At the end of the day, the Packers addressed another long-term need and got someone who can potentially contribute both in Year 1 and down the road. They did that with their second-round pick of Josh Myers and again here.

Rodgers brings a different type of player to their team and is someone who is more dynamic than Ervin was in the motion role. Rodgers may be more of a gadget player to begin his career, but that’s okay. LaFleur has shown the ability to design players open and get the ball in his playmaker’s hands early. He might’ve gotten himself another playmaker with this selection.

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Yes, Rodgers has warts to his game, but he fits onto the Packers very nicely. Green Bay moved up in the draft to get him which shows they really like what he has to offer. Another solid pick for the Packers to end their Day 2.

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