Packers draft Dennis-Sutton, Burton, Jackson and trade up for kicker Smack

6 articles · Updated · WBAY · Apr 25

Green Bay selected EDGE Dani Dennis-Sutton (Penn State), C Jager Burton (Kentucky), CB Domani Jackson (Alabama), and K Trey Smack (Florida), trading picks 236 and 255 to move up for Smack.
Dennis-Sutton recorded 23.5 career sacks, Burton posted a 9.91 RAS, Jackson ran a 4.41 40-yard dash, and Smack converted 82.8% of his field goals at Florida.
The Packers, having already picked CB Brandon Cisse and DT Chris McClellan, continue to strengthen their roster with these additions, holding at least one pick in each remaining round of the draft.

With the fewest picks in franchise history, did the Packers truly address their most critical roster needs?

Why did a pass rusher ranked 65th overall by experts fall to the Packers in the fourth round?

Can a fifth-round center who never allowed a sack in college truly solidify Green Bay's offensive line?

Is trading two draft picks for a kicker a sign of desperation or a stroke of genius for Green Bay?

Does Micah Parsons' ACL tear make Green Bay's blockbuster trade a massive gamble for the team's future?

Will a new 3-4 defense and two rookie linemen finally fix the Packers' long-standing issues against the run?