Iowa plays their seniors more, its part of how Ferentz runs his show
But Van Ness played more snaps than either of the guys who "started" ahead of him. And had more tackles and sacks and stats.
He's highly regarded because he's really good at football.
I'd be very happy with Van Ness in the First Round and Washington, Kincaid, or Musgrave in the Second Round.
Hoping for BPA in a position of most need to fall in our lap in round one. An OT, Edge or maybe CB would be nice.
My guess is that JSN is still on the board at 15...and the Packers trade down and laugh heartily at all the media guys who believed the MLF- Packers wanted him.
Here's an EDGE/DL player who might be a great fit for GB
Keion White from Georgia Tech. Draft notes from Dane Brugler
SUMMARY:
"A one-year starter at Georgia Tech, White played defensive end (field side) in defensive coordinator Andrew Thacker’s 4-2-5 scheme, lining up inside and
outside the tackle (stand up and hand on the ground).
A former tight end at Old Dominion, he reinvented himself on the defensive line and posted excellent backfield production (33.0 tackles for loss in 24 games in his two healthy seasons on defense). White is a rangy mover for his size, capable of spot dropping with running backs or collapsing blocks off the edge with his physical hands. However, he needs to better understand his biomechanics and improve his pass-rush plan, as he prefers to surge into blocks instead of setting them up and countering. Overall, White is still developing his craft and pass-rush technique/instincts, but he is a high-motor height/weight/speed edge player with power as a bull rusher and the mass to anchor versus the run. He is a scheme-proof prospect and projects as a rotational base end as an NFL rookie."
GRADE: 2nd Round (No. 47 overall)
White can play OLB OR he can play 5- tech for the Packers - who need another guy at that spot after Lowry's departure. White can also rotate with Preston Smith, Enagbare and Hollins until Gary returns.
That versatility is why I like LVN at 13/15 or Keion White if GB moves back
White's one of those guys who is hard to judge Gutekunst's interest in. Until last year, you'd have bet good money against him. He's a few months older than Christian Watson, who was already older than their usual targets last year, and Wyatt, of course.
He's almost four years older than similar skill set Tuli Tuipolotu, and three years older than Felix Anudike-Ozumah. That's basically a whole contract.
@Satori posted:Interesting take on the Packers intentions - based on visits and the round those visitors are likely to be drafted in
https://www.acmepackingcompany...d-safety-edge-rusher
The remaining three “first-round” visitors are all tight ends who are expected to be taken in the 20s or 30s. Unfortunately, Green Bay doesn’t own any selections in that range of the draft.
If you’re reading between the lines here, it seems like Green Bay is keeping its options open for either a trade down from 15 or a trade up from 45 with these visits. It seems like this is around the range where the team wants to draft a tight end. "
Based on reports I've read that the NYJ may be sending one of their RD2 picks (and possibly a 13/15 swap FWIW) to GB for AR, Gute would then have the collateral to move back up into late RD1 to target one of those guys.
I think he'll stand pat and take whichever TE is still there at 45 unless Kincaid makes it to within striking distance.
If they take Kincaid they better follow up by taking Washington or Schoonmaker to do the blocking. That boy, Kincaid cannot block.
Mark Chmura had his Jeff Thomason
@Goalline posted:If they take Kincaid they better follow up by taking Washington or Schoonmaker to do the blocking. That boy, Kincaid cannot block.
I think Kincaid is solid enough to play slot receiver for GBP. His blocking is not his strong suit but he catches everything thrown his way. I'd love him in Green and Gold and feel GB will draft at least two TEs, anyway, this draft. We can also draft one who blocks better than Kincaid does. I like Kincaid more than I like JSN and would rather spend a high pick on Kincaid, than on JSN. Washington would also look good in Green and Gold. He can block and would draw comparisons to the Big Dog, with his blocking. I feel Mayer will be off the board before our pick, at 15. If so, it may steer Gute to look closer at the TEs as he may feel a run will occur there, in a position of need, for the GBP.
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Cal Safety Daniel Scott via Dane Brugler Draft Review
6'1 208 lbs 4.45 speed
SUMMARY: A two-year starter at California, Scott was a rotational safety in head coach Justin Wilcox’s zone-matching defense. He posted strong production in his
two seasons as a starter and turned heads with his testing at the combine – his 6.75 three-cone and 4.17 short shuttle were No. 1 among safeties at the combine.
A staple of Wilcox’s scheme is versatility, and Scott embodied that with his range and ball-tracking skills to make plays in the deep third of the field while also working in
the box as a run defender and blitzer. He is quick to react but was caught out of position too often and allowed a lot of completions on his watch (Caleb Williams had
a productive night against him on the 2022 USC tape).
Overall, Scott has better traits than tape and needs to become more buttoned up in several areas, but NFL teams are always searching for rangy, quick-footed safeties with his set of skills. His versatility on defense and special teams will be an attractive selling point on draft day.
GRADE: 4th-5th Round
todays rumor: vikes moving up in trade with Houston for the # 2 pick
vikes have various picks + Z Smith and Dalvin Cook to sweeten the package
Houston needs old expensive guys like they need more holes in the head.
Move up to not get pick in on time?
Gute about to give his pre-draft presser, it’s on packers.com soon.
Will be astonished if he says anything of note
If Christian Gonzalez is there at #13 they should grab him.
The Packers’ new set of draft picks:
• 13 (1st)
• 42 (2nd)
• 45 (2nd)
• 78 (3rd)
• 116 (4th)
• 149 (5th)
• 207 (6th)
• 232 (7th)
• 235 (7th)
• 242 (7th)
• 256 (7th)
@ilcuqui posted:The Packers’ new set of draft picks:
• 13 (1st)
• 42 (2nd)
• 45 (2nd)
• 78 (3rd)
• 116 (4th)
• 149 (5th)
• 207 (6th)
• 232 (7th)
• 235 (7th)
• 242 (7th)
• 256 (7th)
I see a trade or two in the near future
Watch the internet explode when CJ Stroud unexpectedly drops to 13
Stay the hell away from Stroud!
The Packers must have preferred this trade package that included the 42nd overall pick. The Jets got it for Elijah Moore and the 74th overall pick. The Packers likely could have just included Moore and the 74th overall pick in this package. Moore's cap hit would have been 1.5 million and another year of cheap contract control.
https://www.newyorkjets.com/ne...27s%20draft%2C%20No.
The Jets have traded wide receiver Elijah Moore, their second-round selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, to Cleveland, that also included a swap of day two picks.
The Jets will receive the Browns' second-round choice in next month's draft, No. 42 overall, and will send the Browns, along with Moore, their third-round pick, 74th overall.
@MichiganPacker posted:Watch the internet explode when CJ Stroud unexpectedly drops to 13
He very well could... sounds like he bombed his S2 exam... big time. I'd rather we don't draft him at 13, though... bigger needs... maybe someone would trade up... who knows?
@D J posted:If Christian Gonzalez is there at #13 they should grab him.
He won't be.
@tsr86free posted:Houston needs old expensive guys like they need more holes in the head.
Which is exactly why they might do it.
I keep hearing Kincaid but not sure I see taking him or Mayer at 13 if this is a deep TE draft. An OT or edge maybe if someone slides a little. Paris Johnson👍
I think it’s almost inevitable the Pack drafts a QB. I doubt it’s anything in round 1 or 2 but round 3 and below is where they pull the trigger. Most likely it’s in the final 2 rounds they get some competition for Danny Etling.
I wouldn’t have a problem with a 3rd round QB. You get a guy that’s unlikely to make Jordan Love look over his shoulder, but has enough talent to be developed into a solid backup.
jalen carter, tyree wilson, or nolan smith - they value edge or freakazoids with rd 1 picks...
@Packy posted:I keep hearing Kincaid
...Then you're listening to the rong people. 
If Gute trades back ( in 1 or 2 moves) into the 26 - 32 range, he might pull the trigger on Mayer/Washington. But I don't see a non- blocking TE fitting into MLFs offense. And definitely no TE's at # 13.
13.
Lukas Van NessEDGE Iowa
I hate the idea of a TE in round 1... so that will be the most likely outcome.
I love the idea of a tackle with 13
Love the idea of T @ 13 as well.
Their 1st packaged with one of the 2nds could move them up to #6 or #7 if the Raiders or Seattle were looking to trade out.
