This is literally the first pick in this draft that the Packers have made that makes total sense.
Ryan is listed as an outside linebacker, but played inside linebacker for the Wolverines in 2014 after spending his first three seasons in Ann Arbor at outside linebacker. Ryan’s build (6-2, 240) tells us he’ll be most effective as an inside linebacker in the Packers 3-4 defense.
Ryan had 112 tackles, including 14 for loss and two sacks in 2014. He also had an interception and two forced fumbles.
This certainly appears to be a high value pick for the Packers and it gives them additional depth — something they sorely needed — at inside linebacker.