Green Bay Packers 2022 NFL Draft/UDFA recap

The Packers went into the draft with the apparent emphasis on upgrading a defensive front seven that finished right outside of the Top Ten in rush defense. The physical similarities between current DT Kenny Clark and new draft pick Devonte Wyatt are striking. Second-round pick Christian Watson has a chance to blossom with his ability to track the football down the field. He needs to replace the deep strike potential of former Packer Marquez Valdes-Scantling (Chiefs).

The Packers definitely upgraded the depth at linebacker and on the offensive line. It would have been hard to imagine getting Rasheed Walker in the seventh round just two seasons ago. Rhyan in the third round feels like a huge find as well, but where does he start off at, guard or tackle? Either way, the team has increased competition at all of the interior line spots.

Former Wake Forest LT Zach Tom (pictured), aligned at center for the Demon Deacons in 2019. Where will he play for the Packers?

The team did not get the immediate return on investment with Amari Rodgers returning kickoffs a year ago. This means that Watson, fourth-round pick Romeo Doubs or even UDFA Tyler Goodson could all get looks to provide competition.

Green Bay Packers
Round, Selection,	Player	School	DN Big Board Rank/ Grade	‘Nasty’ Take:
1 (22)	Quay Walker	LB/Georgia	49/2nd Round	Walker's combination of size and speed make the team's depth at linebacker now a strength defensively.
1 (28)	Devonte Wyatt	DT/Georgia	22/2nd Round	Devonte Wyatt could become a legitimate complement to Pro Bowler Kenny Clark. If not, then a rotation player who spells him in a rotation at times.
2 (34)	Christian Watson	All-Purpose/North Dakota State	23/2nd Round	Christian Watson's combination of body control and field speed make for a threat in a number of ways on the field. How will the team decide to employ him?
3 (92)	Sean Rhyan	OL/UCLA	36/2nd Round	Rhyan's run blocking prowess was supplemented with a technically-sound, yet quick-footed nature as a pass protector. If he moves to OG, he'll be battling two second-year starters for playing time.
4 (132)	Romeo Doubs	All-Purpose (WR-Ret)/Nevada	149/3rd Round	Doubs' skill as a punt returner was often overshadowed by his deep receiving skills. He has tracked a number of deep passes 50-to-60 yards down the field effectively. In addition, he proved to be more than just a deep threat the last two seasons.
4 (140)	Zach Tom	C-OG/Wake Forest	60/2nd Round	Tom's experience at left tackle only enhances his value. His film working at the center position in 2019 was impressive as well. He ranks as one of the better swing lineman in this year's class.
5 (179)	Kingsley Enagbare	DE/South Carolina	122/3rd Round	Enagbare's rare length (83 5/8" wingspan) could endear him on the edge as a depth piece for the team's outside linebacker position. Enagbare has stood up in school and he even played some LB on third downs.
7 (228)	Tariq Carpenter	S-LB/Georgia Tech	293/4th Round	Carpenter made the move to LB in the postseason and acquitted himself well. During his time in school, he was an active defender who made 41 career starts mostly at the safety position.
7 (234)	Jonathan Ford	DT/Miami (Fla.)	599/6th Round	Ford has the flex capability to align up-and-down the defensive front. Ford posted three quarterback sacks back in 2019.
7 (249)	Rasheed Walker	OT/Penn State	107/3rd Round	Two years ago, Walker had an opportunity to possibly be a higher pick. With that said, he could find a home as a third tackle for the Packers. . At the least, he increases their options during training camp.
7 (258)	Samori Toure	WR/Nebraska, Montana	134/3rd Round	Toure has the tools to be an effective WR in the cold of Green Bay after playing in Montana first (lows in the mid-twenties) and then Nebraska (mid-forties). Toure is smooth, but has to get stronger.
Packers 2022 UDFA signings
Rank	Player	Positions	School	Grade	Round	Nasty’ Take
415	Tyler Goodson	RB	Iowa	5	5th Round	Goodson’s foot speed, hard-charging style and underrated receiving ability (the team often aligned him at the X-WR) could make him hard to get rid of in training camp. Can the 4.4 speedster returns kicks?
678	Caleb Jones	OT	Indiana	3.84	7th Round	It will all come down to how Jones handles the speed aspect of the NFL game. At 6’8, 370 pounds, with nearly 37-inch arms, it is impossible to get around him if he measures up the opponent.
686	Akial Byers	DT	Missouri	3.72	7th Round	Postseason workouts did him no favors, but Byers’ work in school indicated a player well worth the price of admission. Byers fights through angle blocks well and has a feel for the action working inside at 310 pounds.
674	Cole Schneider	OC-OG	UCF	3.908	7th Round	Schneider competed with leverage, power and underrated athleticism despite being length-deficient in school. There are some similarities to former Packers OL Lane Taylor.
220	Chauncey Manac	DE-OLB	Louisiana-Lafayette, Georgia	5.57	4th Round	Another former Georgia Bulldog in the 2022 draft class, Manac turned it on as a senior, finishing with 10 QB sacks and career-highs in tackles for losses.
175	Ellis Brooks	LB	Penn State	5.68	4th Round	Brooks size, foot speed and overall athleticism may not get high marks, but he was the heartbeat of Penn State’s defense.
372	Tre Sterling	S	Oklahoma State	5.11	5th Round	Sterling’s movement skills impress despite less than stellar workout numbers to match across the board. His change of direction drills match the smoothness you see from him. He missed a lot of time as a senior and that may have hurt his standing with NFL teams.
547	Keke Chism	WR	Missouri, Angelo State	4.52	6th Round	Chism is a body control, jump ball specialist who doesn’t run extremely well until he builds to speed. His acrobatic TD catch in the 2021 Armed Forces Bowl is kind of what he brings to the table.
508	B.J. Baylor	RB	Oregon State	4.65	6th Round	A one-year wonder at Oregon State, there is no shame in that label after leading the Pac-12 in rushing. He can make the slide cuts and crease defenses. Baylor has to improve in pass protection.
	Hauati Pututau	DE	Utah	N/A	N/A	Pututau’s strength gets high marks, as does his size at over 6-foot-3, 310 pounds.
	Danny Davis	WR	Wisconsin	N/A	N/A	For a 6-foot receiver, he has range. Has made some incredible extension grabs on slant routes with range as a pass catcher (3rd and 7, 4th QTR/3:00, Penn State '21). Beat the man coverage of a longer CB on the play (Castro-Fields).
	Raleigh Texada	CB	Baylor	N/A	N/A	Can he match up outside consistently? Struggles to disengage off of stalk blockers on the perimeter (2nd QTR/4:59, Texas Tech '21). Positive feet and patience to squeeze routes from the outside-in when playing man coverage (Kansas State '21). Bail technique is clean, smooth and capable.
	Anthony Turner	WR	Grand View	N/A	N/A	The 6-foot-3-inch wideout has some suddenness and feel for the WR spot. Despite playing against a lower level of competition, the NAIA All-American’s twitch on video stood out. His size translates to the next level.