Total Packers · Apr 29, 2016
Packers’ Pre-Draft Contact with Kenny Clark was Minimal
The Green Bay Packers’ choice of UCLA nose tackle Kenny Clark in the first round of the draft was a surprise to most everyone.In fact, it sounds like it was a surprise to him, as well. Clark had minimal contact with the Packers prior to the draft. That consisted of a single interview at the scouting combine in February, Clark said.
No visit. No workout.
That’s not uncommon for the Packers. And if they were impressed enough with what they saw and heard at the combine, then that should be enough.
As for Clark, he’s saying all the right things.
Such as…
“It was just so exciting. To be able to go to the Packers, a historic franchise, it was a wonderful feeling for me and my family.”
And…
