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Build through the Draft? Not with 1st rnd picks

The first round of the NFL draft has not been very helpful to the Packers in recent years. Out of the last ten drafts the first round has only produced 3 starters for us, 5 that are still on team and 3 that are out of the NFL. Here's a rundown of last ten drafts

1999 #25 pick Antuan Edwards: started in only 18 games in 5 years with Packers, out of football in 2005.

2000 #14 pick Bubba Franks: started in 94 games in 7 years was Pro Bowler early in career but faded off very considerably, still UFA as of now.

2001 #10 Jamal Reynolds: never started in one game and only played in 18 in 3 years, out of football in 2004.

2002 #20 Javon Walker: started in 18 games in 4 years, missed almost entire last season with the Packers though. Had fantastic 2004 season but hasn't done much since leaving Green Bay in 2006.

2003 #29 Nick Barnett: winner. Had started in every game except 9 in 5 years, solid player.

2004 #25 Ahmad Carroll: started in 28 games in 3 years, left Packers in 2006, was playing on special teams for the Jets last year.

2005 #24 Aaron Rodgers: Couldn't have asked for better numbers out of Rodgers last year but did have a problem closing out a couple games, have to wait and see if he is for real/

2006 #5 AJ Hawk: has started every game but not a great impact like he should be. Had 82 tackles in rookie year and the number has dropped every year since.

2007 #16 Justin Harrell: bust! Has played in a couple games and looks like he could be out again this year.

2008 #36(no 1st round pick) Jordy Nelson: had 33 receptions last year and has some speed as a return man but don't ever see him any better then a number 3 receiver.

 

 

 

 

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