The Green Bay Packers used the 228th overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft on Georgia Tech safety/linebacker Tariq Carpenter, an experienced hybrid player who could give the Packers a boost on special teams.
While he wore No. 2 in college, Carpenter will wear No. 24 for the Packers. He’ll get a chance to be a backup at both safety and linebacker while playing an extensive role for special teams coach Rich Bisaccia.
Here are five interesting things to know about Carpenter, the eighth of the Packers’ 11 draft picks in 2022:
Experience in spades
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Carpenter is one of the most experienced players in the Packers draft class.