Green Bay Packers: Ted Thompson’s top 30 draft picks of all-time
![Jan 16, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) against the Arizona Cardinals in the first quarter of a NFC Divisional round playoff game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Jan 16, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) against the Arizona Cardinals in the first quarter of a NFC Divisional round playoff game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/https-3A-2F-2Flombardiave-com-2Ffiles-2F2016-2F02-2Faaron-rodgers-nfl-nfc-divisional-green-bay-packers-arizona-cardinals-590x900-1d4cf2a9a523dbf9ecf40d0993e471274ced1d240a9870eb88d8a80ac1ebb630.jpg)
22. James Starks (Freddie’s pick)
For a sixth-round draft choice, James Starks has given the Packers a ton of value.
As a rookie, Starks was thrown in at the deep end in the playoffs, rushing for 315 yards and a touchdown over four games to help Green Bay en route to the Super Bowl.
In recent years, Starks has been a key part in the Packers’ strong 1-2 punch in the backfield with Eddie Lacy. While Lacy has been the No. 1 back with his bruising style, Starks has offered plenty as a complementary piece. He is also capable of taking over the starting reigns if required.
His 601 rushing yards and two touchdowns in 2015 was a career-best, and his role as a pass catcher has increased over the years. He posted 392 receiving yards and three touchdowns last season, also a career-high. The downside of his 2015 season was his five fumbles, but ball security hasn’t been a major issue for him during his career.
The Packers got more value out of their 2010 sixth-rounder than they would have predicted, and his latest two-year deal ensures Starks will have an important role on offense for the coming years.
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