The Green Bay Packers must use the 2020 NFL Draft to provide the finishing touches on a team that won 13 regular-season games and got within one game of the Super Bowl during Matt LaFleur’s first season as head coach.
Between now and the draft, Packers Wire will periodically break down one top prospect fitting the Packers’ roster needs.
Up next is Charlotte interior offensive lineman Cameron Clark:
What he can do
– Isn’t super tall or massive, but has long arms and holds 308 pounds on his frame well. Might be able to add more weight. Huge hands (11″)
– Started 35 games at left tackle for Charlotte, but likely headed for move inside at the next level
– Tape against Clemson from 2019 was impressive. Looked like the bully against the bullies. Showed he can play – and play at a high level – against top competition
– Ultra-physical player. Always wants to finish plays. Had a few pancakes against Clemson. Better play him to the whistle or he’ll put you on the ground
– Was on the move plenty in the run game. Looked a little awkward at times. Somewhat slow-footed
– Allowed only five total pressures and zero sacks during the 2019 season, per PFF
– Powerful setting the edge at the point of attack
– Did a bunch of down-blocking in the zone run game. Looked good moving people in short areas. Positive sign for potential transition to guard
– Has a good feel for moving off combo blocks and getting to the second level, sealing off linebackers
– Jolts incoming rushers with strong hands and long arms
– Didn’t see him in many traditional pass sets in Charlotte offense
– Got beat inside too many times during Charlotte’s bowl game
– Didn’t do agility drills at the combine
How he fits
There’s a chance Clark could move inside and develop into a quality NFL guard. He has the right combination of length, power and tenacity for the inside, with strong hands and an ability to mirror pass-rushes in short areas. His overall athleticism is a question mark. Does he have the foot speed to play inside in the zone run scheme? In the past, the Packers have preferred to draft collegiate left tackles and move them inside to guard. Clark fits that prototype.
NFL comp
PFF likes Shonn Coleman as a comp. They are very similar in terms of body type and athleticism. A third-round pick of the Browns, Coleman started a full season at right tackle but didn’t stick. He’s now with the 49ers.
Where Packers could get him
Day 3. Clark is a small-school prospect in a deep draft class at offensive tackle, and he will likely need a position change at the next level. Teams will probably be willing to gamble on him in the fifth round or later.
Clark vs. Clemson
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