I really like #Virginia LB Charles Snowden. He has excellent length. 15 career sacks as a SAM/WILL. Can stop the run & drop in coverage too.
Snowden has met virtually with the #Packers, #Bears, #Saints, #Eagles, #Jets, #Cardinals, #Rams, #Raiders, #Falcons and #Bills.
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) April 20, 2021
The Green Bay Packers met virtually before the draft with Virginia linebacker Charles Snowden, according to Justin Melo of The Draft Network.
Snowden (6-6, 243) produced 30.5 tackles for losses, 15.0 sacks, three forced fumbles, 18 pass breakups and two interceptions. He was an All-ACC selection each of the last two seasons.
The Packers could see Snowden as an ideal developmental linebacker capable of eventually replacing Preston Smith and a quality special teams player.
Snowden’s length helped him create 12 batted passes over the last three seasons, per Pro Football Focus. He also produced 22 pressures over just 131 pass-rushing snaps in 2020.
Dane Brugler of The Athletic ranked Snowden as the 15th best edge rusher in the draft class and give him a third- or fourth-round grade.
It’s possible Snowden could have a Leonard Floyd-like ceiling at the next level. Floyd, with his length and athleticism, was a disruptor for new defensive coordinator Joe Barry with the Los Angeles.
From Brugler’s draft guide: “Overall, Snowden comes with position and scheme fit questions, but his fluid athleticism, long-limbed frame and reaction skills are an intriguing combination. He projects best as a hybrid edge player in a 3-4 scheme.”
