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The Detroit Lions signed kicker Jake Bates to a two-year deal. Bates played for the UFL's Michigan Panthers this season, kicking three field goals of 60-plus yards.
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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.
MarShawn
Lloyd
3
Rnd
24
Pk
RB
Position
- Draft Grade: A+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 97
- School: USC
- Height: 5' 9"
- Weight: 220
Expert Commentary
Lloyd is a stud. He’s had a bit of a fumbling problem, but he’s a bowling ball with balance and some real breakaway speed. If he’s able to hold onto the ball better he can be an impact running back in the NFL.
Ty'Ron
Hopper
3
Rnd
27
Pk
LB
Position
- Draft Grade: C-
- School: Missouri
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 231
Expert Commentary
It's hard to get too upset about at a pick at this point in the draft, but Hopper feels like a longshot to be a contributor on defense for the Packers.
Evan
Williams
4
Rnd
11
Pk
DB
Position
- School: Oregon
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 205
Jacob
Monk
5
Rnd
28
Pk
OL
Position
- School: Duke
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 320
Kitan
Oladapo
5
Rnd
34
Pk
DB
Position
- School: Oregon St.
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 216
Travis
Glover
6
Rnd
26
Pk
OT
Position
- School: Georgia St.
- Height: 6' 6"
- Weight: 323
Michael
Pratt
7
Rnd
25
Pk
QB
Position
- School: Tulane
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 220
Kalen
King
7
Rnd
35
Pk
CB
Position
- School: Penn St.
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 191
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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