GREEN BAY − The Green Bay Packers traded up to select Missouri nose tackle Chris McClellan with the 77th overall pick.
The Packers were originally set to have the 84th pick, but instead made a trade with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Green Bay’s No. 84 and No. 160 overall picks.
Here’s a look at the newest Packer.
What are analysts saying about Chris McClellan?
From ESPN: “With stops at Florida and Missouri, McClellan played all his collegiate football in the SEC, and he totaled six sacks this past season. He possesses a very good frame and the ability to occupy blockers, allowing linebackers to play downhill in run support. McClellan plays with heavy hands and does a good job controlling his gap at the point of attack. He has the strength to anchor and take on double-teams. But at times he can play too high, which makes him more susceptible to being washed out of the play despite his strength.”
NFL’s Lance Zierlein: “Two-year starter who is solidly proportional with adequate length. McClellan is not a natural knee-bender, which limits his anchor, and he allows blockers too far into his frame too often. He has flashes where he can dominate a rep, but he will need to improve his take-on technique and hand usage to be more consistent. His first step is average and his pass rush isn’t overly explosive, but McClellan can pry open edges with strong hands. He plows through to collapse pockets once his foot is in the door and projects as a backup nose tackle in an even-front defense.”
Chris McClellan’s height, weight
McClellan is 6-foot-3¾, 313 pounds.
How old is Chris McClellan?
McClellan is 22 years old.
Where is Chris McClellan from?
McClellan is from North Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Chris McClellan’s college stats
McClellan played two years for Florida before playing his final two at Missouri.
He recorded 133 total tackles (39 solo), 10.5 sacks, four passes defended and one forced fumble.
What grade did Packers choice of Chris McClellan receive?
Mike Renner, CBS Sports: A-
Nick Gray, The Tennessean: B
Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic: B
How does Chris McClellan grade out?
ESPN: 82/100
247Sports: 95/100
Rivals.com: 5.9 (97%)
This article originally appeared on Packers News: What to know about Chris McClellan, the Packers’ third-round pick
Reporting by Dominique Yates, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / Packers News
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