Film Review: The 2019 Packers' Draft Class
Andy Herman does a deep dive into the entire 2019 NFL Draft class in today's film review.
By AndyHerman
For this years' draft film review I decided to go in a little bit of a different direction. I made a series of draft videos for each prospect in the class. Without further ado, here are the breakdowns. Enjoy!
Rashan Gary
So here's my tape study on Gary. Lots to like, lots to love in fact. You'll see some plays where he doesn't have a plan to get to the quarterback but watch his explosiveness out of his stance & his physicality & hand usage -- elite, elite traits. Finding consistency will be key. pic.twitter.com/CwslJiB8nP
— Andy Herman (@SconnieSports) April 26, 2019
Who does @RashanAGary remind me of?! A little bit of @TheRealZSmith, a little bit of @camjordan94, and a LOT of @EversonGriffen. Check it out! pic.twitter.com/rOxcs0UmOv
— Andy Herman (@SconnieSports) May 4, 2019
Darnell Savage
Darnell Savage Film Breakdown Part 1:
Savage plays like an absolute missile with unique movement skills. Packer fans will fall in love with how aggressive (and smart) he plays. He's a great scheme fit & pairs very well with Adrian Amos. Savage should be a day 1 starter for GB! pic.twitter.com/qSVXCiNjuu
— Andy Herman (@SconnieSports) May 17, 2019
Darnell Savage Film Breakdown Part 2: pic.twitter.com/MSy9gLofsk
— Andy Herman (@SconnieSports) May 17, 2019
Elgton Jenkins
In the 2nd round the Green Bay Packers selected Elgton Jenkins - Offensive Lineman - Mississippi State. Here's my breakdown and what I saw on film from the Packers' highest drafted interior offensive lineman since Daryn Colledge. pic.twitter.com/Mt2MU9iQ7t
— Andy Herman (@SconnieSports) May 3, 2019
Jace Sternberger
Part 1:
Here's the first part of my film review on rookie tight end Jace Sternberger. Sternberger has the ability to make an immediate impact as a receiving TE & finally give GB a weapon at the position who has the ability to hurt defenses with his run after the catch ability. pic.twitter.com/OA5WGNQNHv
— Andy Herman (@SconnieSports) May 15, 2019
Part 2:
Sternberger needs to improve as a blocker but he's not a completely lost cause - you see plays on tape where he's able to seal his man & make an impact - but he's inconsistent. It's unwise to expect too much out of rookie TEs but I think Jace's got a shot to help day 1! pic.twitter.com/S7abq0TUJt
— Andy Herman (@SconnieSports) May 15, 2019
Kingsley Keke
With the 150th pick the Packers selected Kingsley Keke - Defensive Lineman - Texas A&M. Here's what I saw on film, including some highlights, and some things that Keke will need to work on to be successful in the NFL. pic.twitter.com/XfJfW9LiqE
— Andy Herman (@SconnieSports) May 7, 2019
Ka'Dar Hollman
I told you the first player I wanted to take a look at was @Versatiledarr (Ka'Dar Hollman). Here's my breakdown of Hollman and what he may be able to bring to the team in 2019 and going forward. He's a fun player to watch! pic.twitter.com/ASsIhR8HCo
— Andy Herman (@SconnieSports) May 2, 2019
Dexter Williams
In the sixth round the Packers' got themselves a really intriguing running back who fits beyond perfectly as a runner in Matt LaFleur's system. He's going to have to develop the rest of his game (receiving/blocking/special teams) but he is a great find at pick 194 in the draft! pic.twitter.com/rxldMsAfDS
— Andy Herman (@SconnieSports) May 12, 2019
Ty Summers
Ty Summers is another intriguing, late round draft choice, who unsurprisingly put up fantastic testing numbers at the combine. There are games where you see him fly around the field while serving as the "QB" of the defense. He's my topic of discussion for today's film study: pic.twitter.com/LiqVVOrvAC
— Andy Herman (@SconnieSports) May 8, 2019
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Comments (33)
Thegreatreynoldo
May 17, 2019 at 09:49 am
LOL. Implicit comparisons of anyone to Reggie White aren't allowed on packer blogs!
jeremyjjbrown
May 18, 2019 at 10:51 am
I miss Reggie.
Coldworld
May 18, 2019 at 12:25 pm
As we should miss all of our all time greats. Those players are once in a lifetime mostly. Favre and Rodgers is a truly rare exception. I still miss watching Collins and of course Woodson in more recent times. Those players could make something out of nothing. Just maybe I will be saying that about Clark in a decade or so.
Doug_In_Sandpoint
May 17, 2019 at 10:50 am
Impresssed by what I see, but Darnell Savage really jumps off the page. ROY candidate. I’m calling a pick-6 off Trubisky in game one.
Coldworld
May 17, 2019 at 11:08 am
Great piece. Thank you very much.
The more I see of him, the more I think the Packers are right about Sternberger’s combine sprint time not reflecting his tape.
Turophile
May 17, 2019 at 02:08 pm
When the Packers had Jace in for a visit, he ran a 4.66 40. Rather better than the 4.75 he ran at the combine.
Also, because the guy is so smooth in and out of his cuts, he plays faster than he times. Lots of upside here.
While watching Andy's tape, I expected to see Savage move fast (and he did), but Gary, that was FAST.
Samson
May 17, 2019 at 11:32 am
Well done Andy! -- Fun to view. -- Sternberger may get more snaps than the other TEs put together. -- Take that RC....
jannesbjornson
May 18, 2019 at 01:19 am
He will be in the passing game and the kid from Duke may replace Tonyan
in the scheme. He was a reliable guy for Jones and a blocker.
jannesbjornson
May 18, 2019 at 01:19 am
He will be in the passing game and the kid from Duke may replace Tonyan
in the scheme. He was a reliable guy for Jones and a blocker.
Doug Niemczynski
May 17, 2019 at 12:49 pm
R Gary better not be a flop!! Way too early at #12.
stockholder
May 17, 2019 at 04:29 pm
I thought the pre draft hype was bad. It was to early for Gute's top 3. Not just Gary. There isn't anybody praising this pick. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder here.
Coldworld
May 17, 2019 at 04:57 pm
Codswallop.
Doug Niemczynski
May 20, 2019 at 02:58 pm
Sorry, just don't see it. We shall find out in the real season not preseason if R. Gary is real and worth that #12 pick.
Doug Niemczynski
May 17, 2019 at 12:58 pm
I see 2 to 3 people in on the tackle with R. Gary. I don't see any double teams, hopefully I. am blind.
Coldworld
May 17, 2019 at 04:59 pm
Not watching the same clips as me. This kid could have a huge impact on our run defense as well as contributing to crushing the pocket without even talking about sacks.
stockholder
May 17, 2019 at 05:10 pm
Codswallop!
Coldworld
May 17, 2019 at 09:29 pm
That’s so 4 posts ago
TarynsEyes
May 17, 2019 at 02:05 pm
' Highlight reels here...get reruns of Highlight reels...Highlight reels with audio...Highlight reels here...get them fast and watch the same Highlights over and over and over....Highlight reels here.'
The draft is over and now we have these players. How about we wait for the new videos of what they do and don't do now they're in GB, since they all need to be developed for NFL play.
CheesyTex
May 17, 2019 at 02:37 pm
'Tis the season of
what could be
With dreams of
what might be
Some dread of
what might be
But hope for
what will be.
Bard of Avon (Avon, TX)
Coldworld
May 17, 2019 at 05:06 pm
But then we would have nothing to read or comment on.
You are of course correct though, if no fun.
TarynsEyes
May 17, 2019 at 05:39 pm
It is the NO FUN LEAGUE as has been shouted loud and often enough, so.
Befuddled
May 18, 2019 at 07:36 am
It can be called the No Fair League as been shouted out after the Saints lost in the NFC title game last year.
Coldworld
May 18, 2019 at 12:30 pm
But they are short of money to invest in the refs. Oh wait, they aren’t even after Goodall takes home the GNP of a small country.
That was an utter farce in a par with the Fail Mary, but without the excuse of amateur refs. Simply not good enough. Indeed the standard of officiating has got worse since the Fail Mary in my view, helped by some very poor leadership from the current Head of Officiating. Do something Rodger!
albert999
May 17, 2019 at 03:31 pm
Excellent article my friend
4thand1
May 17, 2019 at 04:48 pm
Best draft in the history of drafts. ORTY, DRTY, 5 rookies will make all pro.
stockholder
May 17, 2019 at 04:49 pm
I love the Summers pick. This guy is the next Desmond Bishop!
Coldworld
May 17, 2019 at 05:07 pm
Now that’s more like it, just faster.
NoNonsense
May 17, 2019 at 06:50 pm
Watch Gary get himself a sack hat trick against Trubisky in game 1. The legend begins...
Seriously though, I admit I didn't like Gary much before the draft but hes growing on me. If you listen to his coaches talk about his role and responsibilities in their defense it paints a better picture of him and his production levels.
In real time I selected Christian Wilkins, who went 1 pick later to the Phins. Thought it would have been him or Sweat. Them getting Keke in round 5 kinda softens the blow a bit for missing out on Wilkins.
Love Savage the prospect, didn't love the cost to go up and get him but I'm almost certain Seattle would have picked him had they stayed put, maybe Baltimore at 23 or Oakland might have taken him over Abram who knows, we got him.
Like Elgton Jenkins, wanted Jace and feel good about Dexter in the 6th.
IceBowl
May 17, 2019 at 08:35 pm
I think all our draft picks turn out to be all pro.
Or they all turn out to be money grabbing flops.
Or they report to camp and earn spots on the roster.
I will wait and see.
Community Guy
May 18, 2019 at 12:31 am
mucho gracias.
Doug Niemczynski
May 21, 2019 at 11:40 am
Your decisive. lol
Handsback
May 18, 2019 at 09:21 am
Andy, nice work as usual. First draft in awhile where I thought Green Bay picked BPA...
IceBowl
May 18, 2019 at 10:27 am
Seems like the Best Athlete Available too...... and nothing wrong with that.