The 2015 NFL Draft is in the books, which means it's a good time to turn back the clock and take a look at the selections which have shaped the Packers into the NFL's most storied franchise. Here's our list of The 4 Best Draft Picks In Green Bay Packers History.
4. WR Donald Driver (#213 in 1999)
One of the greatest draft steals in the history of the NFL, Driver was a mere afterthought in NFL circles when selected by the Packers in the seventh round of the 1999 draft. The Alcorn State product would soon command everyone's attention, becoming one of just 44 players to eclipse 10,000 receiving yards over the span of a career.
3. WR James Lofton (#6 in 1978)
A pure home-run threat with some of the softest hands in the business, Lofton took the tops off of defenses like they were going out of style. Now enshrined in Canton, he left Green Bay as the team's all-time leader in both receptions and yards. One of the true underrated greats at the wide receiving position.
2. LB Clay Matthews (#26 in 2009)
Matthews' future in Green Bay may be murky right now, but that doesn't detract from the impact he's had on the franchise over the past seven seasons. Already the Packers' all-time leader in postseason sacks, Matthews' forced fumble in Super Bowl XLV will go down as one of the greatest on-field acts of heroism in team history.
1. QB Aaron Rodgers (#24 in 2006)
Rodgers bided his time with class behind Brett Favre, and when his number was finally called, he ended up outstripping all expectations. The most dominant and effective quarterback in the league today, the Green Bay Packers will never be far away from Super Bowl contention with him at the helm.
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