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Packers Make 9 Selections In Draft
The 2008 NFL Draft wrapped up with Packers GM Ted Thompson adding seven offensive players to the roster, highlighted by the selections of WR Jordy Nelson (#36) and QB Brian Brohm (#56) in the second round.
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To NY Jets for Nos. 36 & 113. |
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WR Jordy Nelson
Kansas State
6'3" - 217 lbs.
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Consensus All-American, shattered school and Big 12 Conference season-records in 2007, hauling in 122 passes for 1,606 yards (13.2 avg) and 11 touchdowns. He scored twice on five punt returns for 264 yards (52.8 avg) and registered a school record 140 points.
(from NY Jets with No. 113 for No. 30)
Nelson Often Made Big Impact
Draft Comes Together, Accomplishes Goals |
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QB Brian Brohm
Louisville
6'3" - 232 lbs.
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Brohm closed his career as the Big East Conference's all-time record holder in passing yardage, becoming the first player in league history to throw for over 10,000 yards (10,775), compiling a 24-9 record as a starter.
(from Cleveland in Corey Williams trade)
QB Brohm Falls Into Packers' Lap |
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CB Patrick Lee
Auburn
6'0" - 200 lbs.
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In 48 games at Auburn, Lee started 22 contests at right cornerback. He recorded 103 tackles (74 solos) with three stops for losses of 12 yards and a quarterback pressure.
Packers Like CB Lee's Physical Style |
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TE Jermichael Finley
Texas
6'5" - 245 lbs.
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In 26 games at Texas, Finley started 17 contests. He ranks fourth on the school's career-record list for tight ends with 76 receptions and sixth with 947 yards (12.5 avg).
TE Finley's Athleticism Intrigues Packers |
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DE Jeremy Thompson
Wake Forest
6'4" - 264 lbs.
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Thompson started 32 of 46 games at right defensive end, recording 112 tackles (73 solos), including 8.5 sacks for minus 73 yards and 20.5 stops for losses of 92 yards.
(from NY Jets for Nos. 113 & 162)
DE Thompson Handled All Roles At Wake |
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To NY Jets with No. 162 for No. 102. Originally acquired from NY Jets with No. 36 for No. 30. |
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To St. Louis Rams for Nos. 137 & 217 |
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OG Josh Sitton
Central Florida
6'3" - 319 lbs.
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Three year starter on the o-line for Central Florida. Helped pave the way for Kelvin Smith to rush for 4,864 yards from 2005-07, including an NCAA best 2,567 yards and 29 touchdowns in 2007.
(compensatory selection)
Versatile OL Sitton Could Enter Mix At Guard |
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To Minnesota Vikings for Nos. 150 & 209. Originally from St. Louis Rams with No. 217 for No. 128. |
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OT Breno Giacomini
Louisville
6'7" - 303 lbs.
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All-Big East Conference second-team choice by The NFL Draft Report. Recorded 78 knockdowns and ten touchdown-resulting blocks while starting all twelve games at right tackle.
(from Minnesota Vikings with No. 209 for No. 137)
Giacomini Joins Louisville Brethren In Green Bay |
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To NY Jets with No. 113 for No. 102. |
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To NY Giants in 2007 trade for RB Ryan Grant. |
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QB Matt Flynn
LSU
6'2" - 231 lbs.
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Flynn completed 245 of 437 passes (56.1 percent) for 3,096 yards, 30 touchdowns and 13 interceptions in his LSU career. He carried 128 times for 340 yards (2.7 avg) and five scores. On 565 plays, he amassed 3,436 yards in total offense.
(from Minnesota Vikings with No. 150 for No. 137)
QB Flynn Has Fought For His Chance Before |
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WR Brett Swain
San Diego State
6'0" - 194 lbs.
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Played in 44 career contests, starting 26 times. Led the team in receiving with a career-high 58 catches for 973 yards and five touchdowns in 2007.
(from St. Louis Rams with No. 137 for No. 128)
WR Swain Shows He Has Speed |
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To New Orleans Saints for 2009 sixth-round pick. |
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NFL Draft Tracker by Round: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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Draft Day Photo Galleries
Check out a photo gallery of the Packers 2008 Draft Choices. - See Photos
The Packers held their fifth official Draft Party at Lambeau Field Saturday, including special appearances by Packers players. - See Photos
And Packers.com also paid a visit to the Packers draft room on Saturday. Take a look as Ted Thompson orchestrates his fourth draft as GM of the Packers. - See Photos
2008 Draft Weekend Headlines
* Packers Draft Preview (PDF)
* Packers Place Favre On Reserve/Retired, Waive Three
* Favre Receives 2008 PFWA 'Good Guy Award'
* Tickets Remain Available To Saturday's Packers Draft Party
* Second-Day Picks Prove Their Value
* 2008 Draft Day Challenge
2008 Off-Season Headlines
* Brett Favre Announces Retirement
* Packers To Retire Favre's #4
* Rob Davis Retires, Joins Staff
* Packers Sign FA Brandon Chillar
* Corey Williams Traded to Browns
* McCarthy Signs New Contract
* 2008 Schedule
* 2008 Schedule Dope Sheet (PDF)
Upcoming Events
* Training Camp Opens July 28
* Shareholders Meeting: July 24
* Jr. Power Pack Clinic: May 31
* Shindig At 1265: May 10
Shindig At 1265 Returns May 10
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Postion By Position
NFL.com's 10-part series looks at each position in the draft:
QBs | Ranks :
RBs | Ranks
TEs | Ranks :
OL | Ranks
WRs | Ranks :
DEs | Ranks
DTs | Ranks :
LBs | Ranks
CBs | Ranks :
SAFs | Ranks
Mock Drafts
Everyone loves a good mock draft. Check out the latest mock drafts from NFL.com national editor Vic Carucci and Pat Kirwin.
Carucci: MD 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6
Kirwan: MD 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
Mayock: MD 1
Brandt's Hot 100
NFL.com's Gil Brandt lists the top 100 players in the draft, broken into 10 tiers, to help identify when they will be selected.
Tier: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6-10
Mayock's Analysis
NFL.com draft expert Mike Mayock has put together his Top 5 Rankings at each position for the 2008 NFL Draft. He also gives gives his prediction on the first round with a video analysis. - Top Five Rankings
Video: Picks 1-10 | 11-20 | 21-31
Videos, Videos, Videos
NFL.com has a treasure chest full of videos to get you ready for the 2008 draft. - Videos
Pro Day Workouts
In between the combine and the NFL Draft, NFL coaches and personnel turn their attention to the various college "pro day" workouts. Read NFL.com's Gil Brandt's update from each pro day. - Most Recent
Schools: A-G | H-M | N-R | S-Z
Frank Tadych: Pro Daze Feature
Looking Back At 2007
NFL.com's Jason Feller, Aron Angel and Adam Rank analyze the 2007 NFL Draft a year later.
NFC East | North | South | West
AFC East | North | South | West
Complete History
Check out the database of every NFL Draft Pick from 1936-2007. Search by year, team, position, college, round. - Draft History
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