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Packers 2017 Draft: Ups and downs of drafting Kevin King

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So, 23 hours later, the Packers put to rest all rumors of trading their 33rd pick down to a quarterback-needy team by selecting the University of Washington’s towering cornerback Kevin King, who at 6-foot-3 with 32-inch arms offers a rare combination of elite size and speed on the backend.

What King brings to the table is his ability to fly to the ball in off-man coverage along with the ability to sniff our routes and step in front of his man to disrupt passes.

Yes, the man has mad ball skills. He can track it and makes great use of his long limbs to reach for balls outside his frame.