• Cooper DeJean strengthens the Green Bay Packers secondary: At 6-foot-1 and 205 pounds, he meets the size requirements for the position and possesses elite natural athleticism.
• Green Bay’s next offensive line prospect is Kiran Amegadjie, who appears to be a future professional on film when compared to FCS competition. And when the ball is snapped, he plays accordingly. His 6-foot-5, 325-pound body is capable of playing tackle in the NFL, though he did start one season at guard at Yale.
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As the 2024 NFL Draft approaches, our seven-round mock draft series continues with the Green Bay Packers.
Round 1, Pick 25: CB. Cooper Dejean, Iowa
DeJean has largely played outside cornerback for Iowa over the last two years. At 6-foot-1 and 205 pounds, he meets the size requirements for the position and possesses elite natural athleticism. His footwork is quick and controlled, his backpedal and shuffling are smooth, his stop-and-go speed is adequate for his size, and his ball skills are exceptional. All of this is capped off by exceptional football knowledge and intuition.
He has little experience with press coverage, yet he can excel in that function. DeJean is probably the greatest run-defending cornerback in the class. There are few, if any, weaknesses in his game.
ROUND 2, PICK 41: T.KIRAN AMEGADJIE, YALE
Amegadjie appears to be a future professional on film when compared to FCS competition. And when the ball is snapped, he plays accordingly. His 6-foot-5, 325-pound body is capable of playing tackle in the NFL, though he did start one season at guard at Yale.
Given his weight, his feet can be heavy at times, but his strides are long enough to mimic opponents. His strength at the point of assault is impressive. He uses consistent and effective power to divert and displace defenders.
Though he is a little high-waisted and has a high pad level, he demonstrates a strong knowledge of leverage by loading his body as low as possible before impact.
Round 2, Pick 58: LB. JUNIOR COLSON OF MICHIGAN
Colson grew up playing soccer in Haiti and started playing football after moving to the United States. He committed to Michigan and started 36 of his 41 games over three seasons.
He is a strong and dependable run defender with excellent discipline at the LOS. His understanding of coverage is likewise above average. He has strong pre-snap communication and recognition skills, and he does not run out of plays with play-action or pre-snap motion. His straight-line speed is good, but his change-of-direction ability is limited. Though he is adept at navigating mayhem in run defense, he has some difficulty getting off blocks.
Round 3, Pick 88: S. Calen Bullock, USC
Bullock has exceptional range and produces his greatest work from a single-high alignment. He possesses the long speed, hip mobility, and footwork to break on the ball and cover a large amount of territory. He is also adept at reading and luring quarterbacks into throwing. When defending the pass, he displays ball abilities similar to a wide receiver.
The most of the negatives on his scouting report are in run defense. He is skinny and lacks the strength and density required for NFL play. Though his mobility skills are similar to those of a cornerback and can be used to slot coverage, his strength is a hindrance when playing near the line of scrimmage or against tight ends in man coverage.
Round 3, Pick 91: RB Ray Davis, Kentucky.
Davis is short, which limits his overall speed, but he possesses a low center of gravity and quick, balanced footwork. He also has a strong first step for acceleration and excellent vision, particularly while running behind a zone-blocking scheme.
As a third-down back, he shows good hands and uses one-cut athleticism on routes out of the backfield. When it comes to pass protection, he is a willing blocker with solid mechanics but is frequently outmatched.
Round 4, Pick 126: Edge. JUSTIN EBOIGBE, Alabama
Eboigbe is a strong, versatile player who can play anywhere from zero-shade nose tackle to five-technique defensive end. His stature and length are significant advantages, particularly given his exceptional hip flexibility, which allows him to have a low stance. His pass-rush profile lacks variety, but his natural power aids his long-arm and bull-rush movements.
He’s an excellent run blocker and can play in the short yardage package. His first step is forceful, but his top speed is ordinary. When it comes to changing directions, he isn’t particularly agile or flexible. His hand movement might be more consistent, but when he hits a swipe, club, or rip, it can be effective.
Round 5, Pick 169: CB Ryan Watts, Texas Round 6, Pick 202: T Caedan Wallace, Penn State
Round 6, Pick 219: CB A.J. Woods, Pittsburgh Round 7, Pick 245: LB Trevor Wallace, Kentucky
Round 7, Pick 255: S. Josh Proctor, Ohio State.
