The Green Bay Packers made the NFC Playoffs as a 6th seed, and made it because of a loss by the Giants to Philadelphia on a punt return and by a Tampa Bay loss at home late in the season to Detroit. But once they got in, they showed just how well they played during the 2010 NFL season. They rode the hot hand of Aaron Rodgers and the aggressive defensive play of Clay Matthews all the way to a Super Bowl victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Packers have always been very good at the draft, and this year is no exception.
The first round brought Derek Sherrod, the offensive tackle from Mississippi State. Sherrod was seen by some as a mid first round pick, and now the Packers can pair him up with last years first round pick Bryan Bulaga to protect Rodgers for years to come.
Rounds 2 and 3 brought more playmakers for the offense. Randall Cobb is a versatile offensive weapon, who has played quarterback, running back, and wide receiver. Alex Green gives the backfield more depth after they were hit hard by injuries last season.
A late round sleeper pick looks to be D.J. Williams, a tight end out of Arkansas selected in Round 5. Williams was the John Mackey Award winner last season as the best collegiate tight end, and Jermichael Finley was injured for much of the stretch drive towards the Super Bowl.
Draft Grade: B+
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