2017 was Ted Thompson’s last draft as Packer General Manager. He held the 29th pick in the first round. Local hero and sack artist T.J. Watt was available. Pundits and Packer fans saw the Watt selection meeting a big need for the Packers. But Thompson traded down. He gave up a player who last year was discussed as a potential NFL defensive player of the year. He received a 2nd round and 4th round pick in return. His two picks, Kevin King and Vince Biegel have not fared as well. King will go down in Packer history as a trivia answer to the question; “What Packer defensive player had the worst performance in the 2020 NFC Championship?
Will Thompson’s last draft cost the Packers another Watt All- Star?
