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Green Bay Packers: Evaluating the 2015 Draft Class

By Zach Roethlisberger

Dec 27, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Damarious Randall (23) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Packers 38-8. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Damarious Randall (23) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Packers 38-8. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Brett Hundley

Aug 29, 2015; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Hundley (7) gets a pass away while under pressure from Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Fletcher Cox (91) in the second quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 29, 2015; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Hundley (7) gets a pass away while under pressure from Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Fletcher Cox (91) in the second quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

Selection: 5th Round (147th Overall)
Player/Pick Evaluation: Incomplete (Preseason grade: A)

Coming into the 2015 Draft, Brett Hundley was a quarterback high on my charts throughout the position, and I felt the Packers got an absolute steal when selecting him in the fifth round. Although we haven’t been able to get a full look at Hundley, just participating in the preseason, what we did see is highly intriguing.

The Packers traded up to grab Hundley in May, and it seems to be a move that will pay off significantly. He was able to lead the entire NFL in QBR during the preseason with a 129.7, while throwing seven touchdowns to just one interception. For somebody who had looked lost coming into training camp, the turn around he showed in such a short time was remarkable.

With backup quarterback Scott Tolzien a free agent, I believe it is time to let him walk, making Hundley the permanent backup to Aaron Rodgers, which will save a roster spot to address another area of your team. Already showing me he has more capabilities than the check down consistency of Tolzien, the Packers found a gem in the fifth round.

Next: Sixth Round

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