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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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Sep 14, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson (87) runs after catching a pass for an 80-yard touchdown score in the third quarter against the New York Jets at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 14, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson (87) runs after catching a pass for an 80-yard touchdown score in the third quarter against the New York Jets at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 3: 2008

2 Jordy Nelson, WR, Kansas State
2 Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville
2 Pat Lee, CB, Auburn
3 Jermichael Finley, TE, Texas
4 Jeremy Thompson, DE, Wake Forest
4 Josh Sitton, OG, Central Florida
5 Breno Giacomini, T, Louisville
7 Matt Flynn, QB, Louisiana State
7 Brett Swain, WR, San Diego State

Not many of these names are still with the Packers, but a select few stand out. Jordy Nelson is one of the stars on the roster. Nelson is Aaron Rodgers’ favorite target in the passing game, and he has used his electric speed and precise route-running to burn secondaries for years on end.

Jermichael Finley was a danger in the middle of the field before a catch in traffic led to a career-ending neck injury.

Josh Sitton has to go down as one of Ted Thompson’s greatest all-time draft picks. He was selected with a compensatory draft choice in the fourth round, but has been a rock at the heart of the offensive line ever since.

As for Matt Flynn, who can ever forget his six touchdown passes against Detroit or his miracle comeback in Dallas? He will always have a place in Packers fans’ hearts.

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