Complete Position Rankings for the 2014 NFL Draft
By Dan Dahlke
Oct 26, 2013; Tampa, FL, USA; Louisville Cardinals safety Calvin Pryor (25) rushes against the South Florida Bulls during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
SAFETY
What the Packers do at safety may all depend on how they view Morgan Burnett going forward.
He’s versatile enough to play either safety spot, but if the Packers see him as a better fit as a strong safety and playing up near the line of scrimmage, then they may look to draft Alabama’s Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (No. 2) in the first round or a guy like Jimmie Ward (No. 3) or Terrence Brooks (No. 4) in the second.
However, if the Packers see Burnett as a better fit at free safety where he can cover the backend and be that reliable presence in coverage, then they may look to draft a physical safety like Louisville’s Calvin Pryor (No. 1) in the first round or wait and take a chance on a guy like Deone Bucannon (No. 4) on the second day of the draft.
My Pick for the Packers: Calvin Pryor in Round 1
1. Calvin Pryor, SS, Louisville: 5-11, 207 (4.58)
2. Hasean (Ha Ha) Clinton-Dix, FS, Alabama: 6-1, 208 (4.58)
3. Jimmie Ward, FS, Northern Illinois: 5-11, 193 (4.47)
4. Deone Bucannon, SS, Washington State: 6-1, 211 (4.49)
5. Terrence Brooks, FS, Florida State: 5-11, 198 (4.42)
6. Ed Reynolds, FS, Stanford: 6-1, 205 (4.45)
7. Ahmad Dixon, SS, Baylor: 6-0, 212 (4.64)
8. Dion Bailey, SS, USC: 6-0, 201 (4.66)
9. Craig Loston, SS, LSU: 6-0, 214 (4.65)
10. Tre Boston, SS, North Carolina: 6-0, 204 (4.59)
11. Dezmen Southward, FS, Wisconsin: 6-0, 211 (4.37)
12. Marqueston Huff, FS, Wyoming: 5-11, 198 (4.49)
13. Kenny Ladler, FS, Vanderbilt: 6-0, 199 (4.58)
14. Dontae Johnson, FS, North Carolina State: 6-2, 200 (4.45)
15. Brock Vereen, SS, Minnesota: 6-0, 199 (4.47)
Read a complete breakdown of the safeties here.
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