What does peanut butter and chocolate have to do with the NFL Draft, you may ask?
A lot to the Green Bay Packers, as they have a history of selecting players who participated in the Reese’s Senior Bowl in Mobile, Al. From Christian Watson to Evan Williams and Devonte Wyatt, Green Bay’s roster is littered with Senior Bowl participants on both sides of the ball.
The Senior Bowl was last week, and the stock of some prospects rose and fell. Based on what the Packers have seen from Senior Bowl players, we’ll examine where they could go.
Round 1 (23) – Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
Stewart left the Senior Bowl early because he had nothing more to prove.
His stock will only rise as the draft approaches. He possesses a unique blend of speed and power, which is exactly what the Packers got in Rashan Gary in the 2018 draft.
Like Gary, Stewart would be a traits-based pick because he lacks a lot of college production. Still, Stewart fits the mold of what the Packers have gone for in the past, and he’ll give the pass rush a huge boost.
Round 2 (57) – Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State
Higgins is another Senior Bowl standout and would add a lot to Green Bay’s wideout room. Higgins is 6’4” and uses his size to win jump balls and consistently beat out defensive backs.
Pair Higgins up with a free-agent addition, and the Packers would have an incredibly solid wide receiver room heading into next season.
Round 3 (94) – Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky
Here, I swung a trade with the Cleveland Browns to try and land a cornerback later in the draft while also having the chance to draft Walker in the third round.
By drafting Walker, Green Bay adds another freak athlete on the defensive line. Walker made noise at the Senior Bowl with his unique blend of size (6’7”!) and speed. The Packers should get value here by taking a player with upside who lacked college production.
Round 4 (102) – Nohl Williams, CB, Cal
Williams’s stock rose slightly at the Senior Bowl, where he had a strong showing. Williams briefly led college football in interceptions and still finished the season with seven.
At 6’1”, he has the size to keep up on the outside. He would be a solid depth addition to Green Bay’s thin cornerback room.
Round 4 (123) – Willie Lampkin, G/C, UNC
Lampkin was one of the best Senior Bowl stories. Undersized is an understatement for this prospect, but it doesn’t seem to matter much once he puts the pads on. Lampkin is 5’11”, 290 lbs. but put some solid reps on tape at the Senior Bowl.
The Packers need depth along the interior, and Lampkin can fill both spots.
Round 6 (199) – Max Brosmer, QB, Minnesota
The value for Brosmer here is too good. He’s the kind of quick-read, quick-action quarterback who would excel in Matt LaFleur’s offense. Brosmer was one of the stars of the Senior Bowl under center.
Drafting Brosmer would allow the Packers to capitalize on Malik Willis‘ trade value by having Brosmer back up Love. I’ve seen enough of Sean Clifford to know he’s not the guy, and Brosmer provides solid upside here in the sixth round.
Overall, the Packers land a stud edge rusher in the first round, a wideout who can make an impact this season, athletic depth in the trenches, and solid depth contributors at corner and backup quarterback.
