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Green Bay Packers: Top five draft classes under Ted Thompson

By Freddie Boston

Dec 28, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 30-20. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 30-20. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Green Bay Packers tackle Bryan Bulaga. Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Green Bay Packers tackle Bryan Bulaga. Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 4: 2010

1 Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa
2 Mike Neal, DE, Purdue
3 Morgan Burnett, SS, Georgia Tech
5 Andrew Quarless, TE, Penn State
5 Marshall Newhouse, OT, Texas Christian
6 James Starks, RB, Buffalo
7 C.J. Wilson, DE, East Carolina

The draft class that helped the Packers reach new heights with a Super Bowl win. These seven fortunate rookies got the chance to hoist a Lombardi Trophy in their debut campaigns in the NFL. And as a whole, it was a strong class.

Bryan Bulaga has been hit with injuries throughout his career, but when healthy he’s proven himself to be one of the best tackles on the team, and is still the Packers’ starter on the right side.

Morgan Burnett has quickly become one of the best safeties in the league, and was ranked fourth at the position by Pro Football Focus last season for his excellent work alongside Ha Ha Clinton-Dix.

James Starks was the running back of choice throughout the Packers’ postseason success in 2010, and he’s found himself a comfortable role as the complementary back behind Eddie Lacy in recent seasons.

Mike Neal was a solid depth option on the pass rush rotation and Andrew Quarless made some key plays at tight end including the game-winner in Miami with just three seconds remaining.

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