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Packers add toughness, defense to roster in draft
The Packers drafted B.J. Raji with the ninth pick in the first round.  
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Published April 27, 2009 at 5:12 a.m.
Tags: packers, draft, raji, matthews, ted thompson, mike mccarthy

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FOURTH ROUND
109th pick
Guard / tackle T.J. Lang
Eastern Michigan
6 feet 4 inches, 316 pounds

Upside: Started 26 games at left tackle and 10 on the right side. Compiled 243 "knockdown blocks" and 28 blocks that resulted in touchdowns. The Packers, who value versatility, think he could play any spot on the offensive line.

Downside: There will be questions about the fact that he played in a spread offense, there will be doubts competition he faced in college and some will wonder whether the Packers could have gotten a better player with this pick.

Outlook: He'll get a chance to challenge for Mark Tauscher's job at right tackle, but there is a pool of more experienced players vying for the opening, too.

FIFTH ROUND
145th pick
Fullback Quinn Johnson
Louisiana State
6 foot 1 inch, 249 pounds

Upside: Johnson carried the ball 16 times for 34 yards and two touchdowns. He was known as a blocker, though, and was able to knock defenders down on a regular basis. Started his collegiate career as a linebacker and clearly loves to hit.

Downside: He's big and burly, so weight and speed will be concerns. There is some concern about whether he'll finish blocks.

Outlook: The Packers seem giddy about this pick, which doesn't bode well for John Kuhn and / or Korey Hall.

162nd pick
Tackle Jamon Meredith
South Carolina
6 feet 5 inches, 304 pounds

Upside: Started 38 games for the Gamecocks, including eight at right guard, 11 at right tackle and 19 at left tackle. Ran a fast (for his size) 40-yard dash (5.01 seconds) and graduated in 2008 with a degree in sport and entertainment management.

Downside: Scouts have questioned his size, strength and mental approach. That's not a good trifecta. He was deemed a locker room lawyer, too. That won't play well in the pros.

Outlook: He joins a long list of people waiting to see how things will shake out with the offensive line. Could end up playing guard.

SIXTH ROUND
182nd pick
Defensive end Jarius Wynn
Georgia
6 feet 3 inches, 277 pounds

Upside: Began his collegiate career at Georgia Military College and is regarded as a solid citizen. Recorded two sacks in the Capital One Bowl victory over Michigan State.

Downside: Didn't play a lot. Is a bit undersized. Doesn't run very fast.

Outlook: Will be a "project," but other players have been late bloomers.

187th pick
Cornerback Brandon Underwood
Cincinnati

Upside: Was first-team all-Big East. Has a nose for the ball (four interceptions, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries). Played hard on special teams. Long arms.

Downside: Played a lot of safety in his final year in college, but projects as a corner. Began his career at Ohio State, but scholarship was not renewed due to academic concerns.

Outlook: Should learn a lot from watching Al Harris and Charles Woodson.

SEVENTH ROUND
218th pick
Linebacker Brad Jones
Colorado
6 feet 3 inches, 232 pounds

Upside: Recorded 14 tackles for loss and seven sacks for Colorado. Is familiar with the 3-4 defense. Intelligent kid with a degree in economics.

Downside: Will need to gain weight to be a factor in the pros.

Outlook: A versatile player, Jones will get a chance to compete for time on special teams before working his way into the mix among the linebackers.

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Posted by LegallyBlonde on April 27, 2009 at 9:09 a.m. (report)

I like the back out of northwestern, Sutton. Couldn't believe his stats as a freshman. If he stays healthy during camp, he might just be the speedy 3rd Back we need.

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