3 Big Things from Day 3 of the Green Bay Packers Draft
By Paul Bretl
Green Bay Packers emphasize big men
In Brian Gutekunst’s usual pre-draft media availability that he does with Packers reporters, he mentioned the overall quality of the big men in this year’s draft class–which was good timing because Green Bay was in need of some big men.
As I’ve discussed before, the offensive line depth entering the draft was a real concern. Green Bay may have had their top-5 on the roster, but there was little experienced depth behind them and likely very little competition.
On the defensive side of the ball, the Packers had just five interior defensive linemen on the roster heading into the draft, so they needed to add to it from a numbers standpoint, but it was also an upgradeable position as well, as they look to deepen the rotation. And if we want to include edge rusher in the “big man” category, finding a reliable third presence was also on the to-do list.
So with there being a need for more quality big men and this draft class supplying a bevy of options, Gutey loaded up. For the third straight year, he would take three offensive linemen in Sean Rhyan, Zach Tom, and Rasheed Walker. While he added Devonte Wyatt and Jonathan Ford to the defensive front, along with Kingsley Enagbare, again, if we want to include him in this category.
In total, that’s six draft picks that either will play along the offensive line or the defensive front.