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Instant analysis of Packers taking DL Karl Brooks in sixth round of 2023 draft

The Green Bay Packers used the 179th overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft to select Bowling Green defensive lineman Karl Brooks, a 293-pound disruptor who filled up the stat sheet over five seasons in the MAC.

Here’s our instant analysis of the Packers taking Brooks in the sixth round:

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Brooks isn’t an elite athlete and might be a little bit of a tweener between the edge and interior defensive line, but there’s no doubting his disruptive ability and potential fit as a passing down rusher. He led Bowling Green in sacks for five straight seasons and was one of the highest-graded defensive players in college football last season at PFF.