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Packers 2021 NFL Draft: The good, the bad, the grade

By Brian Sampson

COLUMBIA, MO - SEPTEMBER 22: Eric Stokes #27 of the Georgia Bulldogs runs into the end zone to score on a blocked punt against the Missouri Tigers in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
COLUMBIA, MO - SEPTEMBER 22: Eric Stokes #27 of the Georgia Bulldogs runs into the end zone to score on a blocked punt against the Missouri Tigers in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 07: Ja’Marr Chase #1 of the LSU Tigers is unable to catch a pass as he is defended by Eric Stokes #27 of the Georgia Bulldogs in the first half during the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 07, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

The Bad

The Packers reached for just about every single pick with the exception of Rodgers. It’s clear they were working from their own board and trust their process–we’ll find out if it works in a few years.

The Packers’ first pick of Stokes surprised a lot of folks. There were a number of good players still remaining including Teven Jenkins, Trevon Moehrig and Christian Barmore. There’s a chance Stokes could’ve still been on the board in the second round.

Speaking of the second round, Myers was another reach and there were clearly better centers still available including Quinn Meinerz and Creed Humphrey. Gutekunst continues this trend on Day 3, as each guy he selected was ranked much lower on most analyst’s boards.

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