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Packers Make 8 Selections In Draft
The 2009 NFL Draft wrapped up with Packers GM Ted Thompson adding three players on offense and five on defense.
For the first time since 1993 (Wayne Simmons & George Teague), the Packers made two selections in the first round, nabbing Boston College NT B.J. Raji at #9 and USC LB Clay Matthews at #26.
The Packers were able to select Matthews when Thompson sent picks 41, 73 and 83 to the New England Patriots for picks 26 and 162.
Draft Review | Thompson Transcript | McCarthy Transcript
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NT B.J. Raji
Boston College
6'2" - 337 lbs. |
Raji started 37-of-49 games at Boston College, recording 105 tackles (59 solos) with 12.5 sacks for minus 78 yards, 32.5
stops for losses of 136 yards and four quarterback pressures.
Raji Not Just Another Big Guy
Audio/Video
Ted Thompson transcript |
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LB Clay Matthews
USC
6'3" - 245 lbs. |
Matthews recorded 96
tackles (56 solos) that included one quarterback pressure, 5.5 sacks for minus 49 yards and 13.5 stops for losses totaling
91 yards.
Meeting Challenges Nothing New For Matthews
Audio/Video
Ted Thompson transcript 2
(from New England with No. 162 for Nos. 41, 73 & 83) |
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To New England with Nos. 73 & 83 for Nos. 26 & 162. |
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To New England with Nos. 41 & 83 for Nos. 26 & 162. |
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To New England with Nos. 41 & 73 for Nos. 26 & 162. (from N.Y. Jets in 8/6/08 Brett Favre trade) |
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G/T T.J. Lang
Eastern Michigan
6'4" - 316 lbs. |
As an offensive lineman, Lang started 26 games at left tackle and 10 more on the right side, producing 243 knockdowns
and 28 touchdown-resulting blocks.
Lang Proves He Can Adapt
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FB Quinn Johnson
LSU
6'1" - 250 lbs. |
Johnson started 14-of-40 games at Louisiana State, carrying the ball 16 times for 34 yards (2.13 avg) and two touchdowns. He collected 107 knock-downs, including 15 touchdown-resulting blocks.
Johnson Added To Mix At Fullback
Audio/Video |
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OT Jamon Meredith
South Carolina
6'5" - 304 lbs. |
Meredith started 38 games at South Carolina, including eight at right guard, 11 at right tackle and 19 at left tackle. In
his final two seasons, the lineman delivered 123 knock-downs, 17 touchdown-resulting blocks and six down field
blocks.
Meredith Brings More Competition To O-Line
Audio/Video
(from New England with No. 26 for Nos. 41, 73 & 83) |
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DE Jarius Wynn
Georgia
6'3" - 277 lbs. |
In 2008, Wynn appeared in 13 games making seven starts recording 24 tackles and six quarterback hurries. He tallied four tackles including two sacks in Capital One Bowl victory vs. No. 19 Michigan State.
Wynn Aims To Carry Over Late-Season Production
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CB Brandon Underwood
Cincinnati
6'1" - 198 lbs. |
Underwood earned first-team all-Big East honors at safety with four interceptions, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries to go along with 66 tackles. He was also named Cincinnati's special teams player of the year.
Underwood Gets Himself Back On Track
Audio/Video
(from New Orleans in 2008 draft-day trade) |
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LB Brad Jones
Colorado
6'3" - 232 lbs. |
In 2008, Jones started all 12 games at outside linebacker, racking up 78 tackles, of which 48 were solo and 14 for losses, including seven sacks (the latter two both team highs). He also led the team in quarterback hurries with 14.
Jones Brings Familiarity With 3-4 Defense
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NFL Draft Tracker - view all 256 picks by Round, NFL Team, College Team, Position, Name |
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More than 300 NFL hopefuls converged on the RCA Dome in Indianapolis in February for the biggest job interviews of their lives, participating in on-field drills, physical testing, exams and interviews with team personnel and the media at the 2009 NFL Scouting Combine.
Packers.com Combine Headlines
Packers Draftees Dorsey, Bennett Revisit Combine Days
Ted Thompson Transcript
Mike McCarthy Transcript
Video: Ted Thompson
Video: Mike McCarthy
NFL.com Combine Videos
Test & Position Drill Primer
Combine Impressions
Best of 2009 Combine
Best Offensive Group
Report Cards: QB , RB , WR , TE , OL , DL , LB , DB
Top Standouts: QB , RB , WR , TE , OL , DL , LB , DB
Best Values: QB , RB , DL , DT , DB
More Videos
NFL.com Combine Coverage
Photo Galleries
Players Profiles
Top Perfomers by Drill
Combine Blog
Feb 17:
46 Underclassmen Eligibile For 2009 NFL Draft
Feb 18:
What NFL teams look for in combine drills
Feb 19:
Teams looking for intangible that can't be measured by drills
Feb 20:
Ole Miss OT Oher ready to prove he's worth the risk
Feb 21:
Combine features another talented class of tackles
Alabama's Smith explains absence from combine workout
Video: Day 1 Standouts
Feb 22:
Finding right fit for defensive linemen in 3-4 is key
Drafting a wide receiver more of an exact science
Pettigrew's stock on the rise as top TE prospect
USC's Cushing taking this process personally
Crabtree will have surgery after his personal workout
Video: Today's Top Performers
Feb 23:
Seven combine observations
Hybrid edge defenders spur versatility, creativity
Jenkins-to-safety talk heats up after cold times in 40-yard dash
Evaluating the 'Next Great QB' can be a risky proposition
Video: Day 2 Impressions
Feb 24:
Combine features strong RB and WR groups, weak QB crop
Teams confident they can find good RBs in later rounds
Pro day becomes proving day for Pittsburgh's McCoy
Feb 26:
The ever-evolving safety spot
QB class of 2009 will have a hard time matching last year's group
Mar 8:
Pro day workout schedules for universities released
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Draft Party Photos
The Packers held their sixth official Draft Party at Lambeau Field Saturday, including special appearances by Ted Thompson & Mike McCarthy. - See Photos
2009 Off-Season Headlines
2009 Transactions
Foundation Awards More Than $170,000 In Annual Grants
Packers Name 8 New Coaches
Capers Named Defensive Coordinator
Slocum Named Special Teams Coordinator
2009 Schedule
2009 Schedule Dope Sheet (PDF)
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Blogs
Draft Blog
Pro Days Blog
Postion By Position
NFL.com's 12-part series looks at each position in the draft and ranks the top 10 at each position:
QB, RB, WR, TE, OT, G, C, DL, DE/OLB, ILB, CB, S
Mock Drafts
Check out the latest mock drafts from the experts at NFL.com.
The various mocks have had the Packers selecting DE/LB Everette Brown, LB Aaron Curry, DE/LB Brian Cushing, DE Tyson Jackson, CB Malcom Jenkins, DE/LB Brian Orakpo, DT B.J. Raji and OT Andre Smith.
Brooks: 1 (Orakpo)
Davis: 1, 2, 3, 4 (Raji)
Dukes: 1, 2, 3 (Brown)
Kirwan: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (Orakpo)
Wyche: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (Raji)
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 2009 NFL Draft and his Top 20 Overall.
Top 20 Overall
Top 5 By Position
Top 5 Video: QB, RB, WR, TE, OT, C/G, DT, DE/OLB, ILB, CB, S
Videos, Videos, Videos
NFL.com has a treasure chest full of videos to get you ready for the 2009 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. Get the latest updates from each pro day from NFL.com's Gil Brandt, Charles Davis, Steve Wyche.
Pro Day Workout Schedules
Pro Days Blog
Complete History
Check out the database of every NFL Draft Pick from 1936-2008. Search by year, team, position, college, round. - Draft History
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