2016 NFL Draft Midseason Grades For Every 1st Round Pick

Green Bay Packers

Top Pick:  Kenny Clark, DE, UCLA

It was a bit of a head scratcher when the Packers took Clark so early. By that point most experts had him graded as more of a 2nd rounder given his size limitations. Nevertheless Ted Thompson felt the young defender had some. His hunch hasn’t looked good so far. Clark didn’t produce much through the first half of the season with just 10 tackles and no sacks. He’s been solid depth on that defensive line but not much else. More is and should be expected.

Grade:  C-

Hidden Gem:  Blake Martinez, LB, Stanford

There were a lot of question marks surrounding Blake Martinez in the draft. Most of them having to do with his overall athleticism and speed. So far those problems haven’t shown up to much. He’s becoming one of the better tacklers for Green Bay with 40 already. He also has an interception and three passes defended, showcasing his prowess in coverage. Good stuff for a kid who didn’t go until the 4th round.