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Packers Draft All-American Linebacker Edgerrin Cooper in Second Round
Packers Draft All-American Linebacker Edgerrin Cooper in Second Round The Green Bay Packers used their first pick on Friday night on Texas A&M's high-impact linebacker, Edgerrin Cooper. Author: Bill Huber Apr 27, 2024 In this story: 2024 NFL Draft Green Bay Packers Brian Gutekunst NFL Draft GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay Packers' migration to a new 4-3 defensive scheme required another linebacker. They got the best prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft by selecting Texas A&M's Edgerrin Cooper with the 45th overall pick of the second round on Friday night. “It's a sigh of relief, knowing how far I came and just ready to step it up at the next level,” Cooper said in a Zoom call. “That's it, ready to
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Green Bay Draft Picks
Jordan
Morgan
1
Rnd
25
Pk
OL
Position
- Draft Grade: C+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 25
- School: Arizona
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 311
Expert Commentary
This is a very safe pick for the Packers. Morgan needs to develop some strength as he enters the NFL, but should have the footwork and skill to at least be a quality pass blocker. It just feels like there might have been more juice to squeeze here with some of the defensive players still on the board.
Edgerrin
Cooper
2
Rnd
13
Pk
LB
Position
- Draft Grade: C
- Pre-Draft Rank: 49
- School: Texas A&M
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 230
Expert Commentary
The Packers felt like they needed a linebacker and they got one in Cooper. He’s very fast and has some coverage ability, but his play in the box leaves some room for growth. Cooper might be a lower floor player as far as NFL responsibilities are concerned, but he has the speed to be a playmaker early on.
Javon
Bullard
2
Rnd
26
Pk
DB
Position
- Draft Grade: A-
- Pre-Draft Rank: 79
- School: Georgia
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 198
Expert Commentary
This is a great get for the Packers. Bullard might not be the most dynamic athlete in the draft, but the former Bulldog is a playmaker all over the field and has a chance to be a long-term starter in the NFL. Bullard and Xavier McKinney are a versatile pair of safeties to put on the field.
3
Rnd
24
Pk
3
Rnd
27
Pk
4
Rnd
26
Pk
5
Rnd
33
Pk
5
Rnd
34
Pk
6
Rnd
14
Pk
6
Rnd
26
Pk
6
Rnd
43
Pk
7
Rnd
25
Pk
7
Rnd
35
Pk
NFC North Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | |
| 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- y
- - Clinched Division
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