UPDATE: 4/27/26, The Packers need DTs moreso than pure NTs. Raji retired, but they’ve got Guion and Pennell. Moving Datone to elephant means they have a shortage of DTs, so I’ve weighted my choices more in that direction. I’d still like a bookend, though. There’s enough depth at Dline to pick somebody up in a later round.
Jaylon Smith is still my fallback guy. If all my guys are taken, no one will give us value for a trade back, I don’t hesitate to pull the trigger on Smith despite the recent medical news that he is expected to miss the 2016 season. Otherwise, look for him in the third.
Of the guys who are likely to be around at #27,I like Noah Spence, Darron Lee, Kevin Dodd, Jarran Reed, Kenny Clark, Andrew Billings, Austin Johnson, Austin Hooper, A’Shawn Robinson, Chris Jones
Noah Spence: He’s had some youthful indiscretions, but seems to have pulled it together. He’s also got skills and he can get it done.
Darron Lee: This guy could easily go higher, but if he’s there take him. We need a bookend.
Kevin Dodd: Another book end type dude. Could go higher, has versatility as 4/3 DE.
Jarran Reed: This guy can get it done.
Kenny Clark: He’s got skills, but is kind of a “try hard” guy, nothing real flashy, just gets it done.
Andrew Billings: This guy can stuff the run in short yardage. SO sick of teams knowing they can get short yardage on us.
Austin Johnson: Another NT who could make our ILBs look much better.
Austin Hooper: Can’t ever have enough of these pass catching TEs. Apparently. I also wouldn’t mind Hunter Henry or Jerell Adams.
A’Shawn Robinson: He’s got skills but gets sloppy with technique. Takes plays off.
Chris Jones: Doesn’t always play up to ability. But he’s got plenty of ability.
But generally, any of the guys who are highlighted on my draft board.
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