The Green Bay Packers will enter the 2021 NFL draft hoping to find a few more valuable pieces to add to an otherwise talented roster after winning 26 regular-season games and making the NFC Championship Game in back-to-back seasons under coach Matt LaFleur.
Between now and the draft, Packers Wire will periodically break down one top prospect capable of landing in Green Bay later this month.
Up next is Georgia cornerback Tyson Campbell:
What he can do
– Looks the part. 6-1, lean, long arms. Add in the speed (4.36) and he’s built to play corner
– True freshman starter for a top program in the SEC. Ended up playing in 33 games (24 starts) over three seasons at Georgia. Experienced against the best
– Not much production in coverage despite heavy workload. Only one interception and 11 pass breakups in 33 games
– Usually displayed good feet, short-area quickness and flexibility on tape but didn’t do well in agility testing. Finished in the 15th percentile for the three-cone and 2nd percentile for short shuttle. Potential red flag. Might drop him down or eliminate him from Packers board
– One of the best tackling cornerbacks in the draft. Could be a very good zone corner at the next level
– Gave up a ton of completions and five touchdown passes over 10 games in 2020
– Injuries were an issue over three collegiate seasons
– Still only 21 years old. He’s very early on his developmental path. Certainly has untapped potential available entering NFL, especially considering physical tools
How he fits
If the Packers are going to play a ton of press coverage (especially opposite Jaire Alexander) in zone schemes under Joe Barry, Campbell could be an excellent fit as a developmental cornerback prospect. He has elite speed and length and the natural movement ability – at least on tape – required to survive on the outside and in the slot at the next level. He is still a work in progress and might not be ready to play a big role early on his NFL career, but his upside is undeniable. He’s very much a projection at this point, but the Packers are bringing back all three starters at cornerback from a year ago and have the time to develop an incredibly talented player like Campbell, who could be ready for a starting role by 2022.
NFL comp
Lance Zierlein of NFL.com compared Campbell to William Jackson II. In terms of size and athleticism, Dee Milliner is a logical comparison. Campbell’s ceiling as a player might be All-Pro Kyle Fuller, who the Packers tried to sign in 2018.
Where Packers could get him
Anywhere from the end of the first round to the end of the second round. His boom-or-bust profile creates a wide range of potential outcomes during the draft. Cornerback is a premium position and all teams are looking for Campbell’s combination of length and speed. It wouldn’t be surprising if he snuck into the first round or fell into the Packers’ range in the second round.
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