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Zach Kruse

Packers select Penn State QB Sean Clifford at No. 149 overall in fifth round of 2023 draft

The Green Bay Packers selected Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford at No. 149 overall in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL draft.

Clifford completed 61.4 percent of his passes over 51 games and 46 starts at Penn State. He threw for 10,661 yards, 86 touchdown passes and 31 interceptions while running for 15 touchdowns.

The Packers had Clifford in Green Bay for a pre-draft visit.

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Clifford turns 25 years old in July. He was a four-time captain and three-time All-Big Ten pick at Penn State.

By taking him in the fifth round, the Packers expect Clifford to eventually be the backup behind Jordan Love.

Dane Brugler of The Athletic rated Clifford as an undrafted free agent and the No. 20 overall quarterback in the class.

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