The Green Bay Packers 2016 NFL Draft recap

After the Super Bowl, the next event is the NFL Combine which showcases some of the top talent, in the country. They are testing for all 32 NFL teams hoping that a good showing will enhance their draft status. If a player stumbles at the combine, it could cost them draft position and money. The excitement of the 2016 NFL Draft happened before the first pick. The Los Angeles Rams wanted a franchise quarterback, so they packaged a deal that landed them the first overall pick. With that pick they selected Jared Goff, from California. The Philadelphia Eagles also wanted to make sure they got their man and traded with the Cleveland Browns to obtain the second pick. They selected Carson Wentz from North Dakota State. 

The Green Bay Packers had a number of opportunities with the 27th pick. They opted for a big body; Kenny Clark, from UCLA as their number one pick. In order to bolster depth on the offensive line, they traded up in the second round to grab Jason Spriggs from Indiana. Ted Thompson did something he does almost every draft, selected a wide receiver. Trevor Davis, of California, will join the Packers young receiving unit. Thompson did address the need at inside linebacker by selecting Blake Martinez, from Stanford, in the fourth round.