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Green Bay Packers: Evaluating Matt Miller’s 7-Round Mock

By Dan Dahlke

Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) carries the ball as Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) defends during the first half at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) carries the ball as Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) defends during the first half at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports /
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Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson watches practice during the team
Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson watches practice during the team /

Round 7 (250th pick): Connor Harris, LB, Lindenwood

Despite his fair share of misses, Ted Thompson does have a knack for finding key contributors from small school programs late in the draft.

Harris was a tackling machine over his five seasons at Lindenwood. In 2016 alone, the 6-foot, 235-pound linebacker tallied 138 stops, including 8.5 for a loss.

Last year, he recorded a whopping 184 tackles, and 152 the year before. Point being, Harris knows how to swarm to the ball.

My Take: Late in the seventh round, it’s never a bad idea to take a chance on a linebacker who could offer depth at the position and potentially play a role on special teams.

I’m all for the Packers drafting another linebacker at some point on Day 3 of the draft. They’re a bit thin at the position, despite having a handful of young players with good potential.

Next: Geronimo Allison: Does he get more chances?

Teams will like Harris’ production and football instincts. However, the small school prospect will have to test well this spring at his pro day to get a chance at being drafted.

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