GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) – ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. has released a pre-combine mock draft and has the Green Bay Packers drafting a former All-AAC cornerback in the first round.
According to Kiper Jr., the Packers should select Florida State cornerback Azareye’h Thomas 23rd overall, saying, “Thomas was getting some notice after the Senior Bowl, and he’s probably going to get more after the combine. His speed and length are standout traits, and he uses them to make plays on the ball; he broke up 17 passes over the past two seasons. Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley would love Thomas in his zone-heavy coverage schemes, where he can break on the ball and halt pass catchers before they tack on yards after the catch.