Justis' 2018 Green Bay Packers Draft Board and Athleticism Thresholds

Under Ted Thompson, the Green Bay Packers had very particular athletic thresholds that they valued at almost every position. After studying Thompson’s recent drafts, we can pinpoint which prospects would have been more or less likely to be drafted by the Thompson Packers. [By the draft, we mean the first four rounds. Nothing after the fourth round matters. After pick #133 this year, go hang out with your family. They miss you.]

Now, I know what you’re thinking: Why the hell should I care what Ted Thompson would have done if Brian Gutekunst is the team’s general manager now?

I have two answers:

The Thompson-style of drafting, with an emphasis on developmental athletes, did not happen by…