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Green Bay Packers 2024 fifth-round pick: S Kitan Oladapo

The Packers selected Oregon State safety Kitan Oladapo in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL draft.

The Green Bay Packers selected safety Kitan Oladapo in the fifth round (No. 169 overall) of the 2024 NFL draft.

Height: 6-2
Weight: 216
Age: 23
From: Happy Valley, OR

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Breakdown: Big, physical safety built for defending the run and playing robber as a strong safety/in the box type. Led all drafted safeties in run defense grade last season, per PFF. The Packers think he has big nickel linebacker potential. Has the body type and athleticism to be a force on special teams. Likely a rotational player early in his career but could eventually emerge as an ideal complement for Xavier McKinney. Had surgery on toe and will miss offseason workout program.

Dane Brugler’s scouting report: “A three-year starter at Oregon State, Oladapo was a versatile safety in defensive coordinator Trent Bray’s hybrid 3 -3-5 stack. A former walk-on at cornerback, he transitioned to safety in Corvallis and earned All-Pac-12 honors each of the last three seasons. Oladapo confidently reads run/pass and aggressively drives downhill with competitive urgency to make impactful tackles. His average twitch and build-up speed out of transitions will be more noticeable versus NFL receivers, but his route awareness helps keep him stay connected in coverage. Overall, Oladapo doesn’t have ideal top-end speed or rangy ball skills for deep coverage, but he is a good-sized athlete who trusts his sightlines and enjoys making noise in the run game. He projects best as a down safety who can also earn his paycheck on special teams.”

Lance Zierlein’s scouting report: “Oladapo possesses classic strong safety traits and play attributes, which should help evaluators define him more easily. He has very good size, with the play strength and toughness to tackle near the box and enough cover skills to line up over tight ends in man. While he can play some split safety, he can be a little inconsistent in big space, so playing forward is his best bet. There is room for improvement as a tackler, but he generally pursues with leverage and takes his role as last line of defense to heart. He has “make it” size and attributes. He’s likely to come in as a backup with special teams duties but has a pretty good shot of becoming an eventual starter.”

They said it: “He’s a little different body type than the other two. He’s a big, 6-2, 216-pound kid. Long arms. Aggressive, when he hits you, you go down. He’s a very good athlete at that size. He can pedal, he can flip, he can turn. He’s versatile, more of a true safety but he can play that big nickel or will linebacker if you need him too. The playstyle. Very smart. Captain as well. One, good football player, and two, the kind of person we want to infuse in this locker room.” — Jon-Eric Sullivan, vice president of player personnel

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Green Bay Packers 2024 fifth-round pick: OL Jacob Monk

The Packers selected Duke offensive lineman Jacob Monk in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL draft.

The Green Bay Packers selected offensive lineman Jacob Monk in the fifth round (No. 163 overall) of the 2024 NFL draft.

Height: 6-3
Weight: 308
Age: 22
From: Clayton, NC

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Breakdown: Box-checker for the Packers along the offensive line: experienced, versatile and athletic. Extensive experience at guard and center but also played right tackle. Likely center-guard swing player in the NFL. Tested like an elite athlete in both movement and strength. Started 58 total games and was a two-time captain. The Packers think he has the athleticism and intelligence to play multiple positions in the NFL. Potential future replacement for Josh Myers at center.

Dane Brugler’s scouting report: “A five-year starter at Duke, Monk switched between right guard and center in former offensive coordinator Kevin Johns’ scheme. The highest-ranked recruit in the Blue Devils’ class five years ago, he earned a starting role from the get-go (played tackle for the first time as a true freshman) and then showed off his versatility between guard and center, depending on where he was needed (earned All-ACC honors in his final three seasons). Monk has graceful movements out of his stance (second-best 10-yard split among centers at the combine) and processes his surroundings quickly (coaches rave about him as a teammate and worker). His hands have moments where they are all over the place, and he gets himself in trouble when he lunges in attempts to answer power. Overall, Monk doesn’t have elite size and strength, which puts more of a premium on his technique, but his foot quickness and football IQ belong on an NFL roster. He projects best as a backup center who can fill in at guard in a pinch.”

Lance Zierlein’s scouting report: “Rare five-year starter and two-year team captain with explosive power and plus athleticism. Right off the bat, Monk will be dinged for his lack of ideal size as a center. He’s going to have trouble with bulky two-gappers who can snap a punch into him and quickly separate. However, one-gapping defenders will have their hands full, as he’s more than capable of washing them down or outright pancaking them. Monk can slide and redirect A-gap rushers, but an offensive line coach must get him to protect with inside hands. Monk’s blend of football IQ, nimble feet and power give him a realistic chance to compete for a job, no matter how he gets into a camp.”

They said it: “He’s an elite wiring kind of guy. He’s quick. He’s strong. We feel like he’s a center-guard swing guy. The thing we liked about him was his playstyle. You talk to the people at Duke, they talk about how he’s the leader of the pack. He wants to win and those guys follow him. That comes out in his playstyle. He’s a snap to whistle guy. He’s looking to bury you. He’s got a skill set to go along with it. He can get off the spot, snap, reach, and he’s got enough power and leg drive to move you if he needs to.” — Jon-Eric Sullivan, vice present of player personnel

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Podcast: Breaking down film of Browns rookie Cameron Mitchell

The #Browns continued adding to the cornerback group by drafting a Northwestern product Cameron Mitchell in the fifth round of the 2023 draft

Browns general manager Andrew Berry continues to invest in Cleveland’s cornerback room to counter the offensive firepower in the AFC. With Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Aaron Rodgers, Joe Burrow, and more teams have to have a strong secondary if they want to be Super Bowl contenders.

Berry showed how valuable depth at the position is by spending one of the Browns’  2023 draft picks on Northwestern defensive back Cameron Mitchell. Mitchell has a bunch of upside, especially as a man coverage corner. His skill set could help him develop into a solid starter in the long term.

You can watch this week’s episode of Browns Film Room featuring Mitchell by clicking here to see a breakdown of what he does well, and where he has room to grow.

Chiefs rookie DE BJ Thompson enthusiastic about potential special teams role

Rookie BJ Thompson is ready to make an impact for the #Chiefs’ special teams unit in 2023. | from @TheJohnDillon

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Rookies don’t always get a chance to compete for playing time in the NFL, let alone for a team like the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. Nonetheless, fifth-round selection B.J. Thompson is looking to make his mark for the team in any way he can in 2023, including on special teams if necessary.

He told reporters about his ability to play in the game’s third phase at rookie minicamp over the weekend, which he said is a core part of his identity as a football player.

“Special teams has always been a big part for me, especially coming from Baylor,” Thompson explained. “We put a lot of emphasis on it. The other team they might decide to take that play off or whatnot but if you go all out on those plays then you have the chance to get the upper hand. I know coming to the NFL, playing special teams is a big part making a team or whatnot. So, I’m all in on special teams. I can play all four and hopefully that keeps me around for a while.”

When Thompson played at Baylor in 2018, he tallied a blocked field goal, a blocked extra point and a blocked punt. His role on special teams decreased when he transferred to Stephen F. Austin as he took a larger role on defense. If he can manage to find the field consistently on punt and field goal block units, Thompson’s rise to stardom in Kansas City may be accelerated despite his day 3 draft status.

Andy Reid and Dave Toub are known for giving players chances to show their mettle if their performance in practice warrants it, so keep your eye on Thompson during training camp later in the summer to see if he has what it takes to compete in one of football’s most underappreciated phases.

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Green Bay Packers 2023 fifth-round pick: QB Sean Clifford

The Packers selected Penn State QB Sean Clifford in the fifth round (No. 149 overall) of the 2023 NFL draft.

The Green Bay Packers selected Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford in the fifth round (No. 149 overall) of the 2023 NFL draft.

Height: 6-2
Weight: 218
Age: 24
From: Cincinnati, OH

Breakdown: Four-time captain and three-time All-Big Ten pick who set school records at Penn State for passing yards and passing touchdowns. Produced 101 total touchdowns (86 passing, 15 rushing) in 51 games and 48 starts. Packers love his combination of intelligence, moxie, athleticism and toughness. Top-30 visit sold the team on his football acumen. Turns 25 in July. Likely long-term backup option behind Jordan Love.

Brugler’s scouting report: “Sean Clifford, who has a younger brother (Liam) on the Penn State roster, was a three-year starter at St. Xavier High School and led the Bombers to the Division I state championship in 2016. A four-star recruit, he committed to Penn State over several SEC offers and became the Nittany Lions’ all-time leader in passing yards, passing touchdowns and completion percentage. Clifford was the first player in his high school’s history to be a two-time captain and was only the second fourtime captain in Penn State history. He was effective in a college RPO-based system, and his willingness to hang tough in the pocket or utilize his mobility helped keep drives alive. However, he needs to get through his progressions quicker and make things easier on his receivers to finish catches. Overall, Clifford throws well on the move and NFL teams love his toughness and smarts, but his current decision-making and ball placement are too inconsistent for what is required at the next level.”

Zierlein’s scouting report: “Mobile four-year starter with desired NFL intangibles and leadership, but a lack of passing talent. Clifford will have his moments, but he doesn’t consistently deliver the ball with accuracy and timing. His arm strength falls below the mark.”

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They said it: “Sean is a guy who is really intelligent. He’s played a lot of games. He’s got some athleticism. He’s a natural thrower. All the things we look for in quarterbacks, he possesses. We had him up here on a 30 visit and went through the meetings with himand were impressed by his football acument and overall intelligence.” — Head coach Matt LaFleur

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Packers select Virginia WR Dontayvion Wicks at No. 159 overall in fifth round of 2023 draft

The Green Bay Packers selected Virginia wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks at No. 159 overall in the 2023 NFL draft.

The Green Bay Packers selected Virginia wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks at No. 159 overall in the 2023 NFL draft.

Wicks caught 90 passes for 1,694 yards and 12 touchdowns over 30 games (19 starts) at Virginia. His breakout season came in 2021 when he produced 57 catches for 1,203 yards and nine scores while averaging 21.1 yards per catch.

Wicks joins Jayden Reed (second round) as the two receivers drafted by the Packers so far in 2023.

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At the combine, Wicks ran the 40-yard dash in 4.62 seconds (improved to 4.57 at pro day), hit 39″ in the vertical and covered 10-10 in the broad jump. At his pro day, he added a 4.20-second short shuttle and 6.91-second three cone. His Relative Athletic Score is 9.17 out of 10.0.

The Packers also drafted Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford in the fifth round.

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Packers select Penn State QB Sean Clifford at No. 149 overall in fifth round of 2023 draft

The Green Bay Packers selected Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford at No. 149 overall in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL draft.

The Green Bay Packers selected Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford at No. 149 overall in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL draft.

Clifford completed 61.4 percent of his passes over 51 games and 46 starts at Penn State. He threw for 10,661 yards, 86 touchdown passes and 31 interceptions while running for 15 touchdowns.

The Packers had Clifford in Green Bay for a pre-draft visit.

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Clifford turns 25 years old in July. He was a four-time captain and three-time All-Big Ten pick at Penn State.

By taking him in the fifth round, the Packers expect Clifford to eventually be the backup behind Jordan Love.

Dane Brugler of The Athletic rated Clifford as an undrafted free agent and the No. 20 overall quarterback in the class.

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Cowboys select LSU LB Damone Clark with No. 176 pick

While spinal fusion surgery will keep him out in 2022, Dallas selected LSU LB Damone Clark, a top talent if he makes a full recovery. | From @CDBurnett7

In 2021, the Cowboys struck gold at the linebacker position, drafting Micah Parsons who turned into a superstar during his rookie season. LSU product Jabril Cox fell under the radar and earned extra playing time, but a torn ACL ended what could’ve been a quick rise.

Dallas went to the LSU linebacker idea again, this time it’s Damone Clark. He was a Butkus Award finalist and first team All-SEC player but he underwent spinal fusion surgery on March 24. Clark likely won’t play in the 2022 season so it’ll be a redshirt pick for the Cowboys but there’s no question about his talent.

If Clark is the same player that made 15.5 tackles for loss in his final college season in 2023, Dallas got a steal at No. 176.

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Green Bay Packers select OLB Kingsley Enagbare at No. 179 overall in 2022 NFL draft

The Packers traded down and selected South Carolina edge rusher Kingsley Enagbare at No. 179 overall in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL draft.

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The Green Bay Packers selected South Carolina edge rusher Kingsley Enagbare with the 179th pick in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL draft.

The Packers traded down from No. 171, adding a seventh-round pick (No. 234) from the Denver Broncos for moving eight spots down.

Enagbare played in 44 games (21 starts) over four seasons at South Carolina. He produced 24 tackles for loss, 15.0 sacks, four forced fumbles and four pass breakups.

The Packers needed more depth at edge rusher after losing Za’Darius Smith. Enagbare brings terrific length and power to the position, possibly serving as an ideal replacement for Smith at this point in the draft.

Enagbare weighed in at 258 pounds and ran the 40-yard dash in 4.87 seconds at the NFL Scouting Combine. He posted poor agility times also. His Relative Athletic Score was 6.26 out of 10.0.

Enagbare will compete with the likes of Jonathan Garvin, Tipa Galeai, Randy Ramsey and LaDarius Hamilton at outside linebacker behind starters Rashan Gary and Preston Smith.

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Seahawks: College highlights for 5th-round cornerback Tariq Woolen

Check out this compilation of college highlights for UTSA cornerback Tariq Woolen, selected by the Seattle Seahawks at No. 153 overall.

The Seattle Seahawks picked up another cornerback in the 2022 NFL draft, selecting Tariq Woolen out of UTSA in the fifth round at No. 153 overall. Below is a look at his college highlights.

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