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Bill Belichick reflects on the longevity of 2011 Packers seventh-round pick Lawrence Guy

Lawrence Guy never appeared in a game beyond the preseason for the organization that filled out his card.

The final pick in the 2011 Green Bay Packers draft has since appeared in 173 between his regular seasons and postseasons. That tally ranks atop an April class of 10 prospects, spanning from Derek Sherrod, Randall Cobb, Alex Green and Davon House to D.J. Williams, Caleb Schlauderaff, D.J. Smith, Ricky Elmore and Ryan Taylor.

Now at age 33, the veteran New England Patriots defensive tackle is back to first NFL stomping grounds. It’s longevity that doesn’t often arrive in the seventh round at No.