In most mock drafts leading up to draft day last April, there was little variance in terms of which positions the Green Bay Packers would target. Edge rusher? Cornerback? Wide Receiver? It seemed the Packers would likely take a player for one of those roles with the 14th selection. While the cornerback options were plentiful with names such as Mike Hughes, Josh Jackson, and Jaire Alexander routinely tossed around, most experts believed the wide receiver choices for the Packers were narrowed to one: Calvin Ridley.
As the Packers prepare for Atlanta this week, they will get a first-hand look at Ridley, who is having a fantastic rookie season for the Falcons after a standout career with the Alabama Crimson Tide.