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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