A Closer Look at Green Bay Packers' Second Day of NFL Draft

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Sixth Round (182): Jarius Wynn, Defensive End, Georgia

Let's hope Thompson knows something we don't, because not even Scouts, Inc. has any information on Wynn or his pro potential. Here's what we do know: he's 6'2", 275 pounds, and he plays defensive end.

Wynn recorded two sacks in his final collegiate game against Michigan State, but is he a defensive end in our 3-4, or is he stand up outside linebacker?

Grade: C

Don't have a lot of information on him so I'm not going to judge the pick too harshly. If he can put on weight and become a defensive end in the 3-4, he's a body at a position of need. Sounds like there is some pass rushing skills, so he's got a shot to make the team at defensive end.

Sixth Round (187): Brandon Underwood, Cornerback, Cincinnatti

Underwood definitely has some talent — he originally went to Ohio State and was a first team All-Big East performer last season. Plus, at 6'1", 200 pounds, he has the prototypical size of a cornerback.

However, Scouts, Inc. has some worry-some evaluations. The words "gambles too much",  "marginal closing burst", "lacks recovery speed", and "inconsistent open field tackler" are not the type of statements you want to hear about the corner your GM just drafted. Project corner at best in my mind.

Grade: D+

I think Underwood will struggle to make the team. Green Bay already has Al Harris, Charles Woodson, Tramon Williams, Pat Lee, Jarrett Bush, and Will Blackmon on the roster, so he's a long shot.

Doesn't sound like an efficient special teamer either, as his tackling and speed were in question. Some thought corner was a spot we needed to upgrade, but this isn't it in my mind—probably should have used an earlier pick if they really wanted to improve here.

Seventh Round (218): Brad Jones, Outside Linebacker, Colorado

Jones played in 50 games at Colorado, starting 36, so experience won't be an issue. He also recorded seven sacks in his senior season from the linebacker position, which signals he could be a factor as an outside rusher in the Packers' 3-4.

From what I've read he sounds like a great character guy, posting a 3.1 GPA with a degree in economics.

Grade: C+

He lacks the size (6'2", 230) that is usually necessary for an outside linebacker spot in the 3-4, but you have to like his potential for rushing the passer. In my opinion, has the best chance of the last three picks to make the team, as he can contribute as a solid special teamer.

It was a decent day for the Packers, but nothing too exciting. Meredith could be a big time player, and Lang has a chance to be a very good player, but the others look like reaches. Overall, Thompson picked players in need positions, and mixed with Green Bay's first day selections, Packers' fans have to be happy with how the 2009 NFL Draft shook out.

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