Green Bay Packers: Breaking Down Each 2015 Draft Pick

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Nov 28, 2014; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils defensive back Damarious Randall (3) against the Arizona Wildcats during the 88th annual territorial cup at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Closing Thoughts

If you sensed a theme in this draft, then you might be right … but it might not be the one you expected.

The one I mentioned at first was surprise. Yes there was plenty of that, but while that should be remembered (fans should be reminded that we really don’t know what is actually happening with the draft decisions of a team until they make them), there is a less prevalent — but more important — one.

That theme is special teams.

Oct 11, 2014; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jake Ryan (47) during the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

While of the three areas in football it is the least impactful more often than not, special teams success is still vital to a team’s chances at winning consistently.

Green Bay has been a really good team, but its special teams production has been lacking for what seems like forever. It isn’t as noticeable as other areas — especially with the Packers having a number of exciting returners during that time — but it has helped make things more difficult than they have to be, win or lose.

This draft should go a long way to rectifying that issue.

Everybody drafted besides Hundley has the potential to make an impact there. One of those remaining players could be a dynamic kick returner (Montgomery), but most of which would be involved in the tackling and blocking areas.

That’s potentially five new bodies with great athletic abilities out there. Blocking on kick and punt returns. Tackling on the other side of those returns. Fielding onside kicks (cue the flashbacks to Brandon Bostick). And everything in between.

This draft was one of luxury for Green Bay, where needs at certain positions really didn’t end up dictating who they decided to take. That lack of positional needs let them actually handle a true need this year in special teams.

Even better, the players selected can grow into players that continue to alleviate future positional needs that will inevitably arise over time.

It may not have been the most exciting draft for Packers fans, or even end up ranking all that highly compared to other Ted Thompson drafts.

But it no doubt appears to be another good one.

Next: Reviewing the NFC North draft picks

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