The 2019 NFL Draft is underway in Nashville, and FTW’s lead NFL writer Steven Ruiz is grading picks and offering analysis on how each player will fit with his new team.
No. 12: Rashan Gary, Edge, Michigan
Analysis: The Packer just spent A LOT of money on edge rushers in free agency, so Rashan Gary won’t have to play right away and that’s a good thing because he’s raw. And by raw, I mean not all that good at football or productive in college. But Gary is a good athlete who could develop into an impact pass rusher with some good coaching. You usually see those players go later in the first round.
GRADE: D
No. 21 (from SEA): Darnell Savage, S Maryland
Analysis: Darnell Savage was a late riser in the draft process and it’s easy to see why when you turn on his film. Savage makes plays where ever he lines up — and he can line up in a variety of spots: The deep middle, in the box, in the slot, etc. The Maryland product is a hard hitter with coverage skills. He’ll make the Packers’ pass defense better, and that was clearly Green Bay’s goal for the first round. They had to trade up to get him but gave up only two Day 3 picks to do so. Not bad.
GRADE: B
Trade details: The Seahawks moved down to the No. 30 pick and received two 2018 fourth-round picks to do so.
