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A (Mostly) Objective Look at First Round Packers’ Picks Rashan Gary and Darnell Savage, Jr.

In the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers selected two defensive players to help solidify a defense that gave up 25 points per game last season, 22nd in the league. With the 12th pick, the Packers selected defensive end Rashan Gary out of Michigan and with the 21st pick(obtained from trading up via Seattle Seahawks), the Packers selected safety Darnell Savage, Jr out of Maryland.

Rashan Gary – DE (Michigan)

Rashan Gary - Michigan

Rashan Gary (3) rushes in the first half against the Western Michigan Broncos at Michigan Stadium.