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USC DE/OLB Nick Perry

Saying that Ted Thompson and the Packers focused on defense in the 2012 NFL Draft wouldn’t be strong enough. Thompson used the Packers’ first six draft picks exclusively on defense before drafting Andrew Datko in the seventh round.

The heavy emphasis on defense wasn’t the only difference in this years’ draft for the Packers. After trading up just three times since taking over draft day responsibilities for the Packers, Thompson traded up not once, not twice, but thrice to get players.

Round 1: Nick Perry, OLB, University of Southern California

Perry fulfills a specific need while providing great value to the Packers at the 28th pick. Perry should be able to make the transition to OLB and fit nicely opposite Clay Matthews. It would appear that Perry will be the starter making the jump over Erik Walden, Brad Jones and Frank Zombo. With some coaching, Perry should be able to make an immediate impact on the Packers defense.  Read more... (817 words + 1 image, estimated 3:16 mins reading time)

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Packer Draft Pick BJ Coleman, QB Tennessee-Chattanooga

With their seventh round pick (243rd overall) in the 2012 NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers selected B.J. Coleman, a quarterback from Chattanooga.

PLAYER DETAILS: 
B.J. Coleman
Quarterback
Chattanooga Mocs
6’3″ 232lbs

CAREER NOTES: 

From CBSSports:

AGILITY TESTS: 
4.38 in the 20 yard shuttle…7.07 in the 3 cone drill…109 inch broad jump…4.95 in the 40 yard dash  Read more... (444 words + 1 image, estimated 1:47 mins reading time)

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With their seventh round pick (241st overall) in the 2012 NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers selected Andrew Datko, an offensive lineman from Florida State University.

PLAYER DETAILS: 
Andrew Datko
Offensive Tackle
Florida State Seminoles
6’6″ 315lbs

CAREER NOTES: 

AGILITY TESTS: 
7.71 in the 3 cone drill…5.32 in the 40 yard dash…29″ vertical

SCOUTING REPORT: 

From CBSSports:

Positives: Quick and nimble, light on his feet. Very athletic blocker on the move. Good slide and hand placement effectively shut down most speed rushers. Smart prospect who has great experience and works extremely hard.  Read more... (323 words + 1 image, estimated 1:18 mins reading time)

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Packers fifth round draft pick Terrell Manning, LB NC State

With their fifth round pick (163rd overall) in the 2012 NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers selected Terrell manning, a linebacker out of NC State. This pick had been traded on day 2 to the Patriots, but the Packers traded to get it back, giving New England their 6th (#197), 7th (#224) & 7th (#235)

PLAYER DETAILS: 
Terrell Manning
Linebacker
NC State
6’2″ 237lbs

CAREER NOTES: From CBSDraft:

AGILITY TESTS:   Read more... (576 words + 1 image, estimated 2:18 mins reading time)

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With their fourth round pick (133rd overall) in the 2012 NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers selected Jerron McMillian, a safety from Maine. The Packers had McMillian in for a pre-draft visit.

PLAYER DETAILS: 
Jerron McMillian
Strong Safety
University of Maine Black Bears
5’11″ 203lbs

CAREER NOTES: 

From JSOnline:

McMillian was an all-conference selection who had  92 tackles, including 10.5 for loss. He had one interception.

AGILITY TESTS: 
4.22 in the 20 yard shuttle…6.69 in the 3 cone drill…4.42 in the 40 yard dash…17 reps on bench press…120″ broad jump…36.5″ vertical

SCOUTING REPORT: 
From NFL.com:

STRENGTHS: McMillian brings a physical presence to the back end of the defense, reacts to passes well and can force his body hard in one direction to make a play toward the ball, much like he does in his reactions to the run. He is quick to diagnose run and pass, and reacts to the run much better coming toward the line of scrimmage than he does moving away. McMillian is NFL-ready in supporting the run.

WEAKNESSES: McMillian can struggle in some of his transitional movements when playing the pass. He looks to support the run first and this can get him to bite at times.  Read more... (312 words + 1 image, estimated 1:15 mins reading time)

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Packers 4th round draft pick Mike Daniels, DT Iowa

With their fourth round pick (132nd overall) in the 2012 NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers selected Mike Daniels, a defensive tackle out of Iowa.

PLAYER DETAILS: 

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2012 NFL Draft

Here’s my quick list of players the Packers will be and should be targeting on day three of the 2012 NFL Draft:

Offensive Center:
Ben Jones
Philip Blake
*Quinton Saulsberry (C/G)

Offensive Tackle:
Jeff Adams
*Matt Mccants
Nate Potter
Tom Compton

Running Back:
Chris Polk
*Robert Turbin
Terrance Ganaway
*Michael Smith

Quarterback:
*B.J. Coleman
Kirk Cousins
Ryan Lindley
*Austin Davis
Kellen Moore

Safety:
*Christian Thompson
Duke Ihenacho
Markelle Martin
*Winston Guy
Micah Pellerin

Cornerback:
Josh Norman
Coryell Judie
*Robert Blanton (CB/S)
*Chris Greenwood

Inside Linebackers:
*Terrell Manning
*James-Michael Johnson
Najee Goode

Outside Linebackers:
Jacquies Smith
*Braylon Broughton
Ryan Davis
Miles Burris
Desman Moses

Defensive Line:
Marcus Foston
Hebron Fangupo
*Nicholas Jean-Baptiste
Malik Jackson
Josh Chapman
*Damon Harrison

*  My favorites

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