Green Bay Packers 2008 Draft Preview
(Sports Network) - The Packers' most-scrutinized pick of the 2008 Draft won't come in the first round, as the potential backup to quarterback Aaron Rodgers figures to be tabbed no earlier than the third. It is unlikely that the team would undermine Rodgers' confidence by drafting a QB any earlier, and it remains likely that the club will bring in a veteran arm (Byron Leftwich? Daunte Culpepper? Former Mike McCarthy pupil Aaron Brooks?) to be the short- term Plan B. Instead, at least one of Green Bay's three first-day picks should be a cornerback, as Charles Woodson (31 years old) and Al Harris (33) can't be expected to play at an elite level much longer. Defensive line help also figures to be a priority after the team dealt Corey Williams to the Browns, and a tight end to back Donald Lee would also be helpful to the Pack.2007 Record: 13-3 First Pick: No. 30 Number of Selections: 8 (1, 2, 2, 3, 4, 4, 5, 7) RECENT FIRST ROUND HISTORY: 2007 - Justin Harrell (DT, Tennessee); 2006 - A.J. Hawk (LB, Ohio State); 2005 - Aaron Rodgers (QB, Cal); 2004 - Ahmad Carroll (CB, Arkansas); 2003 - Nick Barnett (LB, Oregon State); 2002 - Javon Walker (WR, Florida State); 2001 - Jamal Reynolds (DE, Florida State); 2000 - Bubba Franks (TE, Miami-Florida); 1999 - Antuan Edwards (DB, Clemson); 1998 - Vonnie Holliday (DE, North Carolina); 1997 - Ross Verba (OL, Iowa); 1996 - John Michels (OT, USC); 1995 - Craig Newsome (DB, Arizona State); 1994 - Aaron Taylor (OL, Notre Dame); 1993 - Wayne Simmons (LB, Clemson), George Teague (S, Alabama); 1992 - Terrell Buckley (CB, Florida State); 1991 - Vinnie Clark (CB, Ohio State); 1990 - Tony Bennett (LB, Ole Miss), Darrell Thompson (RB, Minnesota).
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