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Green Bay Packers 2024 sixth-round pick: OL Travis Glover

The Packers selected Georgia State offensive lineman Travis Glover in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL draft.

The Green Bay Packers selected offensive lineman Travis Glover in the sixth round (No. 202 overall) of the 2024 NFL draft.

Height: 6-6
Weight: 317
Age: 23
From: Vienna, GA

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Breakdown: Highly experience offensive tackle with a massive frame and incredible length. Started games at both left and right tackle and also has some guard experience. Finished with 57 starts, second most in school history. Left tackle for offensive line that produced Sun Belt’s leading rusher in 2023. Didn’t test well but turned heads during the on-field opportunities pre-draft, including at the Senior Bowl. Will turn 24 during rookie season but is a project. In recent years, Packers have trended more and more towards these long, tall offensive tackles in later rounds and college free agency. Can Glover beat out Caleb Jones or Luke Tenuta?

Dane Brugler’s scouting report: “A five-year starter at Georgia State, Glover lined up primarily at left tackle in former head coach Shawn Elliott’s balanced offense. With 57 career starts (second most in school history), he showed steady improvements over the years and played his best as a super senior. He continued that momentum with standout weeks at the Hula Bowl and Senior Bowl. A big-bodied blocker, Glover transfers his immense body force into his hands to jolt at contact, and he often goes back for seconds with his punishing mentality. Though he appears heavy at times in space, he relies on his length to reassert himself and save his feet from the quicksand. Overall, Glover isn’t an explosive athlete, and achieving leverage will be a constant battle for him, but he also isn’t a slug and looks for ways to unleash his power in all areas. Given his experience at both tackle and guard, he can provide depth at multiple spots on a team’s depth chart.”

Lance Zierlein’s scouting report: “A five-year starter with elite size, Glover is well-proportioned with good lean mass. His stance is funky and might need to be corrected to improve his pass sets and avoid play tells. Glover has good length, but his hands can be late or inaccurate, which mitigates his size/length advantage. He’s a plus drive blocker and can climb up or outside the box and adjust to movement. Improved hand usage and placement will bolster his consistency as both a run and pass blocker, but quick defenders might always trouble him. Whether he ends up at tackle or guard, Glover has the traits and upside that could allow him to stick around on a roster and improve his chances for eventual playing time.”

They said it: “I think it definitely helped him. I think it helps anybody whether you come from a Power 5 school or whether you come from a small school, but I do think sometimes when you come from a small school you may have more questions about level of competition and then you walk out to the Senior Bowl and go against those guys and prove yourself a little bit, that certainly can help, yeah. In his case it did.” — Brian Gutekunst

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PFF: Chiefs sixth-round pick Kamal Hadden earned 90.4 coverage grade in 2023

#Chiefs DB Kamal Hadden earned a 90.4 coverage grade from Pro Football Focus last season.

The Kansas City Chiefs waited until Day 3 of the 2024 NFL draft to select prospects for their defense, and seem to have found a gem in their sixth-round pick Kamal Hadden.

An experienced defensive back who was exceptionally productive as a collegian, Hadden earned a 90.4 coverage grade from Pro Football Focus last season and held opposing quarterbacks to a measly 7.0 passer rating when targeted.

In three seasons as a Volunteer, Hadden tallied six interceptions, 5.5 tackles for loss, and two forced fumbles.

Though he missed some time due to injuries, Hadden’s production and raw ability made him one of the most valuable selections of the sixth round.

Kansas City needed to add a capable body to its secondary after trading star cornerback L’Jarius Sneed earlier in the offseason. The Chiefs may have found their replacement for him with this rookie, who is now primed to bring his ball-hawking skillset to the gridiron in Kansas City.

Green Bay Packers 2023 sixth-round pick: K Anders Carlson

The Green Bay Packers selected Auburn kicker Anders Carlson in the sixth round (No. 207 overall) of the 2023 NFL draft.

The Green Bay Packers selected Auburn kicker Anders Carlson in the sixth round (No. 207 overall) of the 2023 NFL draft.

Height: 6-5
Weight: 218
Age: 24
From: Colorado Springs, CO

Breakdown: Brother of All-Pro kicker Daniel Carlson, who kicked for Rich Bisaccia in Las Vegas. Five years of kicking experience at Auburn. Consistent inside 35 yards but had issues in deeper range, especially over 50. Had injuries in 2021 (ACL) and 2022 (shoulder). Packers think he’s ascending and will improve drastically once injuries are in the rear-view mirror. Handled kickoffs at Auburn. Stands 6-5. Bisaccia’s belief in the player fascilitated pick. Can he beat out Parker White?

Zierlein’s scouting report: “Carlson has made kicks in big moments and appeared to be tracking in a good direction back in 2020. However, he has struggled to establish consistency on mid-range kicks and has been poor on kicks from 50 yards and beyond. He’s had too many kicks blocked during his career and doesn’t sport a booming leg on kickoffs.”

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They said it: “He was a kicker that Rich has an extensive experience with…Struggled with some injuries over the last few years after a very promising start, but we felt really good about where he’s headed and I think the relationship there with Rich was a positive factor in picking him there.” — GM Brian Gutekunst

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Green Bay Packers 2023 sixth-round pick: DL Karl Brooks

The Green Bay Packers selected Bowling Green defensive lineman Karl Brooks in the sixth round (No. 179 overall) of the 2023 NFL draft.

The Green Bay Packers selected Bowling Green defensive lineman Karl Brooks in the sixth round (No. 179 overall) of the 2023 NFL draft.

Height: 6-3
Weight: 296
Age: 22
From: Lansing, MI

Breakdown: Dominant MAC edge rusher in the 300-pound range who will move inside and play on the interior for Green Bay. Proven disruptor; led Bowling Green in sacks all five seasons. Made 48 starts and tallied 46 tackles for loss, 27.5 sacks and six forced fumbles. Strong, powerful, contact-seeker who did 28 reps on the bench. Versatile but has tweener traits and needs to find a home along the defensive line. Two-time team captain.

Brugler’s scouting report: “A five-year starter at Bowling Green, Brooks was primarily a defensive end in former defensive coordinator Eric Lewis’ 3-4 base, lining up outside as a 7-technique, head up over the tackle or inside as a 3-technique. Very few college players can say they led their team in sacks five straight seasons, but Brooks is one of them, including a prolific senior campaign as one of only six FBS players to finished with 18-plus tackles for loss and 10-plus sacks. With his initial quickness and effort, Brooks should be Bowling Green’s first defensive draft pick since 2013. His hands are active, but not always efficient and his sawed-off frame makes it difficult for him to control blockers or stay square. Brooks has a unique package of tools, which creates questions about his ideal position fit, but he has the light feet and urgent hands to be a gap disruptor. He projects best as a 3-technique who can be flexed up/down the line.”

Zierlein’s scouting report: “The inclination to shrug off Brooks’ production based on level of competition — or because of questions about his positional fit — might be a mistake. Brooks’ snap quickness, footwork, hand usage and motor are all translatable play qualities. His movement and counters are intuitive, allowing for quick access into the backfield. Against the pass, he frequently beat tackles as a bull rusher off the edge. Brooks has the size of a three-technique but the versatility and athleticism to move around a defensive front. He flashes disruptive, three-down talent as a future starter in a one-gap scheme.”

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They said it: “What he was able to display, even against the MAC, you turn on the tape and he was a man amongst boys. When you see players from non-Power 5 or FCS schools, you want to see them dominate, and you can put on the tape and see that kid dominate for stretches.” — director of football ops Milt Hendrickson

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49ers select TCU LB Dee Winters with No. 216 pick

The #49ers selected TCU linebacker Dee Winters with their 216th overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft on Saturday

The San Francisco 49ers made a bold move with the 216th pick in the 2023 NFL draft, selecting Texas Christian University linebacker Dee Winters in the sixth round. Winters proved himself to be an impactful starter for the Horned Frogs in the team’s meteoric rise in the college football rankings last season and should be able to work himself into a roster spot in 2023.

Winters stands just under six feet tall and has enough speed to compensate for his lack of height. He is a rangy, rugged linebacker with the ability to wrap up even the most elusive ball carriers in space, especially in key situations.

Scouts value the experience that players like Winters bring to the table, especially at this stage in the draft process. He will likely need time to adjust to the speed of the NFL game, but as a late-round pick, that isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

Watch for this established stud to make waves in training camp and quickly become a fan-favorite in the bay area.

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2023 NFL draft: Watch highlights of new Chargers DL Scott Matlock

Get familiar with the newest member of the Chargers, Scott Matlock.

The Los Angeles Chargers continued to stockpile defensive talent by taking

The Chargers needed to continue beefing up their defensive line with low-cost selections in the draft, and Matlock should factor into their depth chart through training camp and the preseason.

Check out some of his best plays as a member of the Boise State football program below to get acquainted with his skillset ahead of the 2023 season:

WATCH: Best Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu highlights from Oregon

Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu seems poised to do big things in the #Ravens offense as a member of the team’s front five

Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu put together an excellent 2022 season at the University of Oregon before being selected with the 199th overall pick by the Baltimore Ravens. He will need to compete for playing time throughout training camp and the preseason but could figure into the Ravens’ plans on offense if he can show some finesse in his game early in his career.

Most fans in Baltimore are unfamiliar with his game, so getting acquainted with his skillset will be necessary before coming to a conclusion on the value of this pick. Check out his best highlights below to get an idea of what this talented lineman brings to the table:

 

 

 

Packers select Auburn K Anders Carlson at No. 207 overall in sixth round of 2023 draft

The Green Bay Packers selected Auburn kicker Anders Carlson at No. 207 overall in the sixth round of the 2023 draft.

The Green Bay Packers selected Auburn kicker Anders Carlson at No. 207 overall in the sixth round of the 2023 draft.

Carlson is the younger brother of Daniel Carlson, the All-Pro kicker of the Raiders.

Carlson (6-5, 218) connected on 79 of 110 (71.8 percent) field goal attempts and made 173 extra point attempts over 56 games at Auburn. He also kicked off 313 times, producing 183 touchbacks.

Distance control could be an issue; he made just 5-of-17 kicks of 50 or more yards.

Carlson suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during the 2021 season but returned to make 12 of 17 field goals in 2022. He also missed games to a shoulder injury last season.

Rich Bisaccia and the Packers will open up a competition at kicker between Carlson, now the favorite as the draft pick, and Parker White, an undrafted free agent out of South Carolina.

Carlson is the first Packers draft pick at kicker since 2007 (Mason Crosby).

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Packers select Bowling Green DL Karl Brooks at No. 179 overall in sixth round of 2023 draft

The Green Bay Packers selected Bowling Green defensive lineman Karl Brooks at No. 179 overall in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL draft. 

The Green Bay Packers selected Bowling Green defensive lineman Karl Brooks at No. 179 overall in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL draft.

Brooks produced 46.0 tackles for loss, 27.5 sacks and six forced fumbles over 52 games and 48 starts at Bowling Green. He led the school in sacks during all five seasons and is third in school history in sacks overall.

In 2022, Brooks deliverd 18 tackles for loss and 10 sacks over 13 games.

Like fourth-round pick Colby Wooden, Brooks played all over the defensive front at Bowling Green.

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Brooks was a two-time team captain and two-time All-MAC pick.

Brooks (6-3, 296) wasn’t invited to the combine, but he did run the 40-yard dash in 5.08 seconds, hit 26.5″ in the vertical leap, cover 8-9 in the broad jump, finish the short shuttle in 5.0 seconds and three cone in 7.63 seconds and complete 28 reps on the bench press at Bowling Green’s pro day. His Relative Athletic Score is 5.87 out of 10.0.

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3 things to know about Colts TE Andrew Ogletree

3 things to know about Colts new TE Andrew Ogletree.

As the 2022 NFL draft winds down, the Indianapolis Colts added some much-needed depth at tight end picking up the young player out of Youngstown State in Andrew Ogletree.

It’s not often we see a team draft two tight ends in the same draft, but this position is vital to Frank Reich’s offense and Matt Ryan’s success. The Colts also added Jelani Woods out of Virginia in the third round.