Green Bay Packers: Evaluating the 2015 draft class

Jake Ryan

New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) carries the ball while being pursued by Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Jake Ryan (47). Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Draft Pick: 4th Round (129th Overall)
School: Michigan
Position: MLB

Coming into this season, I did not see Jake Ryan as somebody ready for immediate NFL action. What I saw was somebody who has a tremendous amount of potential though, especially in coverage situations.

With Sam Barrington going down with a season-ending injury after the season opener against the Chicago Bears, Nate Palmer has stepped into the starting role at inside linebacker alongside Clay Matthews.

Though I believe Jake Ryan could be a very good NFL player, he is not quite there yet. He has only appeared in four games so far this season, and has not registered a single tackle. He has also been dealing with injury issues as well.

With the realization that he was a fourth round pick just this year, I see a project which has the potential to work out very well for the Packers.

Next: Round 5