Let's go Pack!
Some prospects I like. Probably won't get any of them.
QB:
Haener (I like him but probably outside of thresholds)
Clayton Tune
RB:
Evan Hull (Yes please)
Roschon Johnson
WR:
AT Perry
Bryce Ford-Wheaton
(drops will have to be cleaned up with both)
TE:
Josh Whyle
Zack Kuntz
(Will they go there one more time?)
OT:
Blake Freeland
Jake Witt
OG:
Nick Saldiveri
Braeden Daniels
DL:
Jaquelin Roy
Karl Brooks
S:
Kelee Ringo
Jordan Howden
K:
Who knows. pick one.

Watch for Jake Witt, a tackle from Northern Michigan. I worked for a paper in the UP when he was in high school at Ewen-Trout Creek. He was a multi sport star in football, basketball and track and field. He's a big guy at 6'8" and very athletic.

With all the day 3 picks, the depth and lower end of roster should have a lot of competition this year.

I’d LOVE Gutekunst to trade up for Adetomiwa Adebawore.

100%.

Others I’d like to be made Green Bay Packers today:

CB Jakorian Bennett
CB Clark Phillips III
S JL Skinner
WR AT Perry
CB Starling Thomas V
S Marte Mapu
DT Moro Ojomo
DT Karl Brooks
EDGE Andre Carter ll
WR Matt Landers
WR Justin Shorter
OT Carter Warren
OT/OG Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu
WR Andrei Iosivas
DT Cameron Young
OG/OC Luke Wypler
OT Earl Bostick Jr.
TE Mason Fairchild
S Quindell Johnson
OT/OG Warren McClendon
EDGE Isaiah McGuire
S Jammie Robinson
C Jake Andrews

I'd really like a DL pick in round 4 as needed, but might Gutey go for another WR? They need a big physical WR IMO. Might they draft AT Perry, or maybe a Dontavian Wicks?

OK Wooden, another solid pick can go inside and out. The draft room is staying away from the Jug.

Colby Wooden DL. I like this young man. He mostly played DE in college but was actually better inside with his 6'4" 280 lb frame. Good speed and strength too. Has plenty of room to pack on "good weight".

I love this:

“He’s a coach’s dream. Nobody is going to outwork him and football means a lot to him.” -- Area scout for AFC team

Emerging theme for the Packers 2023 draft...speed, more speed please. All 5 picks have serious speed for their position.

I like this guy. Good Pick!

I don’ t think a late round QB is a bad idea

Very interesting Draft in that for the first time I can remember I am in sync with the Front Office. Not sure if I should be nervous or elated. I thought pass rusher was a need. Van Ness in the 1st. Needed offense…2 TE’s and a WR on Day 2. Need depth on the DLine… versatile Wooden in the 4th.

Considering the Packers still have 2 5’s, 2 6’s and 4 7’s I believe we are going to see a little moving up to grab some more targeted picks. This is shaping up to be a fine draft. Gute is really doing a nice job.

With the upcoming #149 pick do they draft a Safety, or maybe grab their back-up QB? The obvious would be Safety but this seems like a good spot for the QB.

Here are the top remaining players at these two positions:

Safety:

Antonio Johnson
Brandon Joseph
JL Skinner
Jammie Robinson

QB:

Tanner McKee
Jaren Hall
Clayton Tune
Dorian Thompson- Robinson

Would think it would be one of these two positions unless maybe there is a good OL, & particularly an OT available.

Before we get to 149, here's a synopsis from Packers Wire on Wooden, who is anything but:

"Wooden (6-4, 273) produced 30 tackles for loss, 15.0 sacks, three forced fumbles, six pass breakups and a blocked field goal over 40 games and 36 starts at Auburn. In 2022, he set career-highs with 11.5 tackles for loss, 6.0 sacks and three forced fumbles."

That is a good work resume playing in a top college conference.

The Packers D front is going to look very different this year. Opponents are going to have the "heed their speed". I think this room has potential to have the most speed in my memory....Van Ness, Wooden, Gary, Wyatt. Even Kenny at 5 sec 40 for a man his size is pretty good.

Travis Williams

Frigging Saints took 3 of my guys.

I think TE, Josh Whyle being taken a few selections prior to the Packers 149 may have affected the Packers as they had him in for a pre-draft looksie! Have been believing they were looking at him to be there in round 6-7 for their final TE pick. Really liked him and have felt he was always in the Packer plans.

Ah, Sean Clifford. Had him on a short list as well. I think the first Pack visit that was actually picked. Someone Pooh poohed me on that.

I approve of Clifford as he played high school < 2 miles from my house. 🙂 ...as also did Chase Wolf. St. Xavier H.S.

QB pick is baffling, His purpose will be to make Love look better. Probably could have been signed as a free agent. .............In fairness ,after seeing the film this looks like a great pick. My bad.

Sean Clifford: Weaknesses
Turns rhythm throws into extended plays unnecessarily.
Ball doesn’t come out on time.
Sloppy getting feet set to the target.
Engages in long staring contests.
Lacks desired NFL arm talent.:

Hey Nags, great job as usual. I know Budda Baker wants out of the train wreck in AZ; do you know if GB kicked the tires on a trade?

THAT'S the QB we pick as a back-up? I sure hope Gute has another plain or pick up his sleeve. This guy doesn't have much of an arm and IMO there were much better prospects on the board like Antonio Johnson, Safety (HUGE NEED) from Texas A & M. I think they could have got him with the last pick in the 7th if they HAD to have him.

What I can share is he is fast in the 40-yard running a 4.57. To put things in perspective....Jordan Love runs unofficial 4.65 40-yard dash. Aaron Rodgers ran a 4.71 in the 40-yard, In 2022, Sean ran for 255 yards for a 4.9 yard average.

He is older turning 25-years old this summer, but frankly for a QB with Jordan Love inexperienced and Clifford likely to be back-up it probably is a positive. Clifford had a 100.6 QB rating in 2022. Seems pretty decent to me!

Wicks, the guy with the worst hands in the draft. Wow, bad round. A low ceiling, low floor QB and a guy with a 23.1 percent drop rate, notoriously described as a man whose “hands look like bricks half the time.” I would not have touched him unless he can play corner—he is a good athlete.

Just Wow.

After the Wicks selection I feel the Packers now could go in any direction. Hopefully, they draft the BPA available from the collection of these positions. How are they prioritizing the rest of their needs?

1. Could use a big body DL
2. Could use another TE who is an inline TE
3. Definitely need a Safety, or a CB
4. Could use another OL, but particularly an interior OL
5. Kicker
6. Running back

Damn. Effing Cowboys took RB Evan Hull two picks before Packers.

Like Karl Brooks though. Had him on list. Another inside outside versatile guy.

Karl Brooks was a Grand Slam.
Great Pick. -

There are a few very knowledgeable posters who have disappeared leading up to the draft. Guys who are self-proclaimed draft nerds. First, I miss their analysis and thoughts, but their absence do make me wonder why they are absent? Are they busy with focus on something else?

We just won the draft.

Karl Brooks my #1 pick Day 3. OMG!!! I can’t breathe!!! Lolololol

Arguably the most skilled IDL in this draft. Has every move. A beast.

167 tackles, 46 TFL, 27.5 sacks, 1 INT, 4 PD, 5 FF. 1 FR.

Come on CHTV, keep up. Lot of picks left to discuss. Half drunk is no excuse, Lol! I’m half there.

OL? OL? OL? Going once, going twice....

So far just not a huge fan or a fan at all of Clifford and I thought Reed was a bit early but I totally understand the pick.

Louis Riddick and Cough, Cough Mel Kipper LOVE Brooks... Gushing over him actually

I also like the Wicks Pick...I like this draft so far. Nice job by Gute but WHERE is the Safety?

I'm thinking Gute has a plan for a veteran or two. Maybe even Amos for a lot less money.

With all the pass rush help maybe Amos holds up better as does the whole secondary. NO OFF coverage Joe!

Patriots pick punter who suspiciously looks like Corey Behnke.

Love the Brooks pick.

Indifferent on Clifford. I’m guessing he could be a competent game manager, but the pick may have been better spent on a Safety, OL, or even RB. Could probably get similar production later on or with UDFA.

Dislike the Wicks pick. Dropsies are a red flag even for a great athlete such as him. The FO obviously sees something different, and they know more than I do. I’d prefer rolling the dice on some OL mason jars in these late rounds.

Yeah, we all hope the defense improves, but remember Joe Barry is the Packers DC; when it comes to calling the shots for an NFL defense, he reminds me of a horror movie character, a NIGHTMARE!!

Anders Carlson kicker from Auburn - we need a good one!

I know the 7th round is a dart throw in the dark, but remember, the Packers found Mark Tauscher and Donald Driver in the 7th round.

I know the 7th round is a dart throw in the dark, but remember, the Packers found Mark Tauscher and Donald Driver in the 7th round.

Hoping for OL now. OT Jake Witt. I’d also take a flyer on Andrew Vorhees. Got injured at Combine , but has nasty demeanor and came back after injury to do the bench. Gotta love that desire.

First pick…..developmental player….can’t do that with a high draft pick
Second pick…..bad knee only 11 catches
Third pick…..punt returner

I love the S Anthony Johnson Jr. pick. Tough thumper with CB fluidity & ball skills. Great developmental pick.

Another WR! Toure & Melton heads up!

Grant DuBose, wide receiver 6'2" and 201 lbs runs official 4.57-second 40-yard dash at 2023 NFL Scouting Combine.

It seems Gute is a maverick in this draft.
It seems he went for many a player who is perhaps underrated due to not having a stellar senior season, but who showed signs of stardom in previous years of college (which is also the story of Jordan Love).
Therefore, it's difficult to evaluate these guys, but it seems that whatever injuries or circumstances hindered them this past season in college are in the past and won't affect them going forward.
My impression is that Gute went for a diverse array of largely overlooked athletic and skillful players with big upsides who are high-energy and hard workers.
Based on the little bit of analysis and film I've seen of these 13 players taken in this draft by the Packers, I'm excited.
My hunch, a largely uneducated opinion, is a grade of "A" for Gute.

Swisch,
Home run & it is outta here!

The typical media analysis following a draft is a joke! Gutey did very well & I think we all are going to be very happy with this draft. Really happy both on offense but defense. LVN, Musgrave, this Reed kid who I had no insight on....wow! Then we have the Wooden guy & the defender I love in Karl Brooks. What a stud! I know some have questioned Dantavian Wicks selection but if you cannot see how extremely smooth and a good athlete he is you should follow tennis. If his hands are questionable now they will get better. Keep an eye out on this kid....he has the potential to be extremely good! Gutey gets an early A+ from me!