Latest in a Packers Prospects series looking at players Green Bay could select in the April 23-25 NFL draft.
GREEN BAY - Going over the measurements of the receiving room for the Green Bay Packers in 2019, it was easy to notice only one player didn’t play at over 6-feet tall – undrafted rookie Darrius Shepherd.
General manager Brian Gutekunst makes it no secret he likes big pass catchers. Head coach Matt LaFleur is a fan, too, especially when he asks them to muscle up and help in the run game.
Baylor wideout Denzel Mims seems to be a fit for both, as the 6-foot, 3-inch, 207-pounder thoroughly enjoys blocking – he said embracing it would make him an elite receiver – but also has top-end speed for his position.