Packers 2018 Draft: 5 intriguing East-West Shrine prospects
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1. Daurice Fountain, WR
The Wisconsin-born wide out stole the show with a handful of electrifying plays, including a 38-yard catch and run that saw him explode past Linden Stephens in press coverage. Fountain later treated fans to a glimpse of his elusiveness on a 14-yard hitch route where his quickness was too much to handle for Davontae Harris.
The small-school prospect also showed his special-teams wares on a punt return that totaled 30-plus yards. On the play, Fountain overwhelmed defenders with his acceleration down the left sideline before running out of real estate.
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Watching Fountain operate can remind some of DeAndre Hopkins in that he’s a versatile playmaker who can line up outside or in the slot and dominate opponents by high-pointing the ball on jump-ball throws.
The 6-foot-1 pass catcher’s second gear makes him a lethal weapon on bubble screens where he can pick up easy yardage with a blocker out in front of him.
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The Packers can certainly use some added juice at the receiver position and drafting Fountain to compete for a roster spot doesn’t seem like an awful idea from here.