After the promising rookie seasons of Karl Brooks and Colby Wooden, the Packers appear to be in a strong position in the defensive line department, but there is still room for improvement and diversification.
The current group is mostly composed of players who are stronger pass rushers than they are run defenders, and given Green Bay’s performance versus the run has been less than impressive in recent years, a quality run defender would be a valuable addition.
Here are five players who adhere to the Packers’ traditional athletic ‘type’ at the position – Brian Gutekunst has not drafted a defensive lineman shorter than 6’2.