The 2019 NFL Draft has come to an end and the Green Bay Packers ended up with eight quality players. It has been a very busy offseason for the Packers as they have hired a new head coach and they signed four new players in free agency. So it's not a surprise they put in a lot of work during the draft because they are looking to have their first winning season since 2016. The Packers entered the 2019 NFL Draft with 10 picks. The reason Green Bay had extra picks is they made three trades last year and two of those trades were made during last year’s draft. The extra first round pick (No. 30 but traded up to No. 21) was made possible when they traded last year’s first-round pick with the New Orleans Saints. The extra fourth-round pick (No. 118) came when the Packers traded safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix to the Washington Redskins. And the extra sixth-round pick (No. 194) came when they traded picks with the Seattle Seahawks last year. However, those fourth-round picks were traded to the Seattle Seahawks when the Packers traded up in the first round for safety Darnell Savage. But did the Packers make the grade in the NFL Draft? Here's a look at grades for each pick.<doc-sep>With the 2019 NFL draft now complete, the experts have weighed in and here are their overall grades for the Green Bay Packers draft class. This was a draft where General Manager Brian Gutekunst made sure to address just about all of the Green Bay Packers positional needs, he just happened to do it in a way that some may consider unconventional. Green Bay landed a top EDGE rusher, but it was Michigan’s Rashan Gary which few expected. They grabbed a safety but to do so they had to trade up nine spots in round one. Then the Packers added to their interior offensive line, except it was via the guard position in round two, rather than a tackle in the mid-rounds that would move inside as they have done so many times before. And of course, they made sure to get a tight end, it was just in round three instead of round one like many had anticipated. However, the draft experts thought that the Green Bay Packers had a very solid draft and overall, and they received some very high grades. We won’t truly know whether this was a successful draft or not for a few years, but it is always fun to see what the initial thoughts are. So without further ado, let’s see how the Packers fared!<doc-sep>Let’s check out how the Green Bay Packers fared with their eight-man 2019 NFL Draft class by breaking it down day by day. The Green Bay Packers went into the 2019 NFL Draft with 10 selections. They ended up making one trade on Day 1, shipping their no. 30 pick as well as two fourth-rounders to the Seattle Seahawks for no. 21, but otherwise stayed pat and made eight picks. It was made clear general manager Brian Gutekunst targeted elite athletes in this draft class. Guys like Rashan Gary, Darnell Savage Jr, Kingsley Keke and Ka’Dar Hollman all fit that bill. Even though those players are somewhat raw, Gutekunst is placing a lot of trust in his young coaching staff to help them improve. It will certainly be a good test for the new regime. Overall, here are the eight players in the Packers’ 2019 draft class: Round 1, Pick 12: Rashan Gary, EDGE, Michigan Round 1, Pick 21: Darnell Savage Jr., S, Maryland Round 2, Pick 44: Elgton Jenkins, OL, Mississippi State Round 3, Pick 75: Jace Sternberger, TE, Texas A&M Round 5, Pick 150: Kingsley Keke, DL, Texas A&M Round 6, Pick 185: Ka’Dar Hollman, CB, Toledo Round 6, Pick 194: Dexter Williams, RB, Notre Dame Round 7, Pick 226: Ty Summers, ILB, TCU For the ninth straight year, the NFL has held the draft on three separate days. Round 1 was on Thursday, Rounds 2-3 on Friday and Rounds 4-7 on Saturday. Let’s break it down by day and grade the Packers’ selections.<doc-sep>ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - JANUARY 19: Ka'dar Hollman #13 from Toledo playing on the West Team celebrates after a turnover on downs during the third quarter against the East Team at the 2019 East-West Shrine Game at Tropicana Field on January 19, 2019 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) The Green Bay Packers appear to have had a fairly successful 2019 NFL Draft. Here are three things we can take away from this year’s class. The Green Bay Packers ended up making eight selections in the 2019 NFL Draft and appear to have come out with one of the better classes. They used their top overall pick to select Rashan Gary out of Michigan and also traded up in the first round to select safety Darnell Savage. Savage will likely start right away, as Gary will have to work on his game first. Green Bay then went with offense on Day 2 in selecting offensive guard Elgton Jenkins and tight end Jace Sternberger. Jenkins will have every opportunity to fill their hole at guard while Sternberger will likely have to earn his playing time behind Jimmy Graham and Marcedes Lewis. Day 3 was another defensive heavy day, as the Packers went defense with three of their four picks. They selected defensive lineman Kingsley Keke in the fifth round, before going with cornerback Ka’Dar Hollman and running back Dexter Williams in the sixth. They finished the draft by grabbing linebacker Ty Summers out of TCU. When it was all said and done, here are our three takeaways from the Packers’ 2019 draft class: 3. Packers are confident in their young receivers Green Bay only selected three players on offense and that included an offensive lineman, a running back and one tight end. Some thought they might go with a receiver early and there was certainly that possibility as there were a couple on the board with the Packers selected Jenkins in the second round. However, general manager Brian Gutekunst ignored the position altogether. He must have a lot of faith in the trio of receivers he selected last year; J’Mon Moore, Equanimeous St. Brown and Marquez Valdes-Scantling. The Packers also have Geronimo Allison and Jake Kumero competing for playing time behind Davante Adams. Outside of Adams, there are question marks everywhere in the receiving corps. 2. Packers weren’t satisfied with their defense Green Bay used five of their eight picks, including their first two, on defense. They selected players at all three levels and hopefully got at least one immediate starter in Savage. The Gary pick will take a couple of years to play out before we truly understand if it was a good selection or not. With the additions through both free agency and the draft, Green Bay will see at least four new starters on that side of the ball. There could potentially be more depending on how the competitions along the defensive line and inside linebacker spots play out. 1. Packers prioritized athleticism There’s no question the Packers are a faster team after the draft. Players like Gary, Savage, Sternberger and Hollman are all pure athletes that can strike fear in their opponent’s heart. It’s been well-documented how slow the Packers have become at some of their skill positions and that’s probably the reason Gutekunst went this direction. However, players such as Gary and Hollman are very raw and must work on developing their skill. That’s where the coaching staff will come into play, as they’ll need to help these players refine their technique. If that happens, however, watch out!<doc-sep>
The Green Bay Packers selected eight players during the 2019 NFL Draft. Here we give grades for each selection. Entering the 2019 NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers had a few key needs. General manager Brian Gutekunst wasn’t shy about selecting players he believed best suited their needs, especially in the first round. That said, giving grades for each selection will undoubtedly vary depending on who you ask. Here’s a quick recap of who the Packers selected in this year’s draft: Round 1, Pick 12: Rashan Gary, EDGE, Michigan Round 1, Pick 21: Darnell Savage Jr., S, Maryland Round 2, Pick 44: Elgton Jenkins, OL, Mississippi State Round 3, Pick 75: Jace Sternberger, TE, Texas A&M Round 5, Pick 150: Kingsley Keke, DL, Texas A&M Round 6, Pick 185: Ka’dar Hollman, CB, Toledo Round 6, Pick 194: Dexter Williams, RB, Notre Dame Round 7, Pick 226: Ty Summers, ILB, TCU The Packers 2019 draft class appears to be extremely versatile in terms of positional value. Rashan Gary, Darnell Savage, Elgton Jenkins and Kingsley Keke all have shown the ability to play multiple positions. Additionally, Green Bay clearly valued the need for athleticism in their draft picks. Each player posted exceptional numbers at the NFL Combine and their respective pro days. This year’s draft class legitimately appears to be one of the best classes the Packers have had in a while. Green Bay fans should be extremely excited about the potential of this year’s group. In fact, several anonymous league sources have named the Packers as one of the teams that have had an excellent draft. So there it is. The 2019 NFL Draft has officially came and went. It’s up to the coaches and players to show it on the field now. But that doesn’t mean we can’t grade these players based on past performance and future projections. Let’s dive into the draft grades for every Green Bay Packers’ selection.