Jerel Worthy to Packers: Video Highlights, Scouting Report and Analysis

Michigan State's Jerel Worthy is a physical specimen who doesn't always play up to his ability, but his talent cannot be denied. At his best, Worthy is able to shoot gaps with an amazing first step and be disruptive in the opponents' backfield. However, his motor definitely runs hot and cold. 

The 6'2" 308-pound former Spartan never dominated against top competition in college, and showed trouble getting off the types of double teams he can expect to see in the NFL on a regular basis. With that said, when he is on he is lightning quick and able to give offensive lines headaches. 

What the Experts Are Saying: 

Strength: 

From Pro Football Weekly's Nolan Nawrocki:

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Excellent size and natural girth. Is quick off the snap and very effective penetrating the backfield when he is slanting and stunting. Surprising initial quickness. Can be disruptive when he keeps his pads low and shoots gaps. Has enough size, mass and power to bull his way into the backfield and two-gap. Solid tackler. 

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Weakness: 

From National Football Post's Wes Bunting:

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Lets his pad level rise through contact causing him to struggle with balance, which negates his quickness to shed. Once a defender gets their hands on him, he has a tough time freeing himself. When he sees the double team tends to lock his legs out and try to anchor his feet, instead of dropping his pad level. Is a naturally strong kid, but lacks balance inside vs. the double team and too often ends up on the ground because of lacking balance.

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While Worthy won't be ready to be a starter in the NFL right away, the tools and the talent are definitely there for him to start sometime in the future. It really is up to him to decide how badly he wants it. 

Pick Analysis

The Packers' lack of defense was rather apparent last season, and the speedy Worthy will help add some much-needed backfield pressure into Green Bay's repertoire.