Madison.com · Apr 26, 2019
Packers stick with defense first, pick Rashan Gary at No. 12
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers took Michigan’s Rashan Gary with the 12th overall pick Thursday night, sticking with their long recent tradition of focusing on defense first in the NFL draft.
Gary, who has formed his own agency to represent athletes, is quick, strong and was a two-time All-Big Ten choice. He broke down in tears at home as he learned he was headed to Green Bay.
Green Bay has six selections in the first four rounds, including No. 12 and No. 30 in the first round. The 12th overall pick is the Packers’ highest in 10 years since they made defensive tackle B.J. Raji the ninth selection. The 30th overall pick came by a trade from New Orleans in the previous draft.
