2011 NFL Draft: Green Bay Packers analysis and predictions

Wednesday, 27 April 2011 06:00

WHERE THEY NEED HELP: Outside linebacker, running back, offensive tackle

ANALYSIS: You will not hear the Super Bowl Champions complain about picking last. They will take the best athlete available. If Ryan Grant cannot come back from season ending ankle surgery, the Packers will need a replacement. The best running back would be Mikel Leshoure out of Illinois. Left tackle Chad Clifton is 35 years old and he will eventually have to be replaced. Packers would love someone like Carimi or Costanzo to slide to them but that is doubtful. Stefen Wisniewski of Penn State would fill a need at the guard spot. Cameron Heyward could contribute immediately at the defensive end, while Justin Houston could fill a need as an outside linebacker.

WHAT THEY SHOULD DO: Games are won along the lines of scrimmage. Heyward is best available lineman.

WHERE THEY ARE EXPECTED TO USE THE FIRST PICK: Cameron Heyward, Defensive end, Ohio State

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