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Packers pick linebacker with their first pick of third day

Posted by Vic Ketchman, packers.com editor on May 10, 2014 – 12:15 pm

GREEN BAY–The Packers addressed need at linebacker with their first pick of the third day of the draft. Arizona State linebacker Carl Bradford, 6-1, 250, joined the Packers on the 121st pick of the draft.

Bradford is a strong value pick. He was listed by several draftnik publications to be a second or third-round prospect. He recorded 21 1/2 sacks in his college career and was first team All-PAC 12 last year.

“Plays like his hair is on fire. Very good making plays up the field. Solid pass rusher,” packers.com draft analyst Tony Pauline said of Bradford.

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Packers NFL Draft 2014: Meet the draft class

Posted by Duke Bobber on May 8, 2014 – 11:59 pm

Mike McCarthy makes ‘big letters’ promise about defense

Packers draft class is reason to feel betterRead More

DRAFT RECAP VIDEOS

How will we look back at the 2014 NFL Draft?

Packers.com’s Vic Ketchman and Mike Spofford recap the third and final day of the 2014 NFL Draft.
Ted Thompson Ted Thompson has added speed to the 2014 Packers

Packers General Manager Ted Thompson talks about the team’s selections in the 2014 NFL Draft.
Mike McCarthy promises improved defense in 2014

Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy talks about the team’s selections in the 2014 NFL Draft.

Meet the players

1. Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, S, Alabama
2. Davante Adams, WR, Fresno State
3a. Khyri Thornton, DE, Southern Mississippi
3b. Richard Rodgers, TE, California
4. Carl Bradford, LB, Arizona State
5a. Corey Linsley, C, Ohio State
5b. Jared Abbrederis, WR, Wisconsin
6. Demetri Goodson, CB, Baylor
7. Jeff Janis, WR, Saginaw Valley State

#21 HA HA CLINTON-DIXS – ALABAMA – HT: 6-1 – WT: 208 – 1st Round, #21 Overall

- Darren Perry says ‘We have to be better’
  
  Selection of Ha Ha Clinton-Dix addresses need at safetyREAD MORE
- Congratulations, Packers fans; you were right
  
  Ha Ha mania in full swing after Packers pick safety in first roundRead More

AUDIO/VIDEO

- Clinton-Dix blessed, talks Packers’ loyal fans(4:36)
  
  Packers.com’s Vic Ketchman sat down with Packers safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix in a one-on-one video conference interview. Clinton-Dix talked about being drafted in the first round and what it means to be a Packer.
- Packers have an answer at safety(3:14)
  
  Packers.com’s Vic Ketchman and Mike Spofford recap the first day of the 2014 NFL Draft.
- Ha Ha Clinton-Dix: Behind the scenes on draft day(1:29)
  
  Go behind the scenes with Ha Ha Clinton-Dix as he becomes the newest member of the Green Bay Packers and realizes his lifelong dream.
- S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix speaks to local media(5:33)
  
  Green Bay Packers safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix gives his reaction to being selected by Green Bay in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft.
- Packers select Ha Ha Clinton-Dix with #21 pick(2:07)
  
  Watch NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announce Green Bay’s selection of Clinton-Dix.
- Darren Perry: Clinton-Dix opened our eyes(8:58)
  
  Packers secondaries coach Darren Perry talks about the team’s selection of S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix in Round 1 of the 2014 NFL Draft.
- Ha Ha Clinton-Dix: I’m glad to be a Green Bay Packer(0:30)
  
  Ha Ha Clinton-Dix joins Deion Sanders to express his excitement and appreciation to become a new member of the Green Bay Packers.
- Thompson: Clinton-Dix is a real all-purpose safety(4:15)
  
  Packers general manager Ted Thompson talks about the team’s selection of S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix in Round 1 of the 2014 NFL Draft.
- Prospect Primer: S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Alabama(2:00)
  
  Packers.com presents ‘Prospect Primer,’ a video look at Alabama safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix.
- Combine Confessionals: Ha Ha Clinton-Dix(4:44)
  
  Find out what NFL Draft prospect Ha Ha Clinton-Dix likes to do when he is not on the football field.
- 2014 Combine workout: Ha Ha Clinton-Dix(1:41)
  
  Watch Alabama DB Ha Ha Clinton-Dix work out at the 2014 NFL Scouting Combine.
- Ha Ha Clinton-Dix runs 40-yard dash(1:54)
  
  Alabama safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix runs an unofficial time of 4.50 in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine.

- Clinton-Dix tours New York City(3:32)
  
  Taylor Lewan and Ha Ha Clinton-Dix join the rest of the draft prospects on a tour of New York City.
- Ha Ha Clinton-Dix happy with combine performance(5:33)
  
  Alabama safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix analyzes his performance at the NFL Scouting Combine.
- Clinton-Dix’s draft journey kicks off in NYC(1:33)
  
  Alabama safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix reflects on his lifelong dream of being a professional football player upon arrival in New York city for the 2014 NFL Draft.
- 2014 Draft profile: S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Alabama(1:49)
  
  Take a look at the college highlights of Alabama safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix.

additional coverage

- Photo gallery: The best of Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
  
  Alabama’s Ha Ha Clinton-Dix is the instant frontrunner to start alongside veteran Morgan Burnett at safety
- Bio: Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
  
  Read S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix’s bio from his time at Alabama
- Packers.com’s NFL Draft Chat – Day 1
  
  Read the transcript of Packers.com’s Thursday live chat with fans

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#17 DAVANTE ADAMSWR – FRESNO STATE – HT: 6-1 – WT: 212 – 2nd Round, #53 Overall

- Packers add to DL stable; select developmental TE
  
  Third-round picks cap second day of the draftREAD MORE
- Time will tell who had the better board
  
  Second-day draft picks are Packer-type playersRead More

AUDIO/VIDEO

- Davante Adams is ready for the cold of Green Bay(12:28)
  
  Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams gives his reaction to being selected by Green Bay in the 2nd round of the 2014 NFL Draft.
- Packers like what they saw in Day Two(4:41)
  
  Packers.com’s Vic Ketchman and Mike Spofford recap the second day of the 2014 NFL Draft.
- Edgar Bennett: Davante Adams attacks the football(9:23)
  
  Packers wide receivers coach Edgar Bennett talks about the team’s selection of WR Davante Adams in Round 2 of the 2014 NFL Draft.
- Prospect Primer: WR Davante Adams, Fresno State(2:52)
  
  Adams led the nation in receptions in 2013 with 131 catches, producing 1,718 yards and 24 touchdowns.
- Green Bay Packers select Davante Adams with No. 53 pick(1:48)
  
  The Green Bay Packers select Fresno State wide receiver Davante Adams with the No. 53 overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, as announced by James Lofton.
- Ted Thompson stayed true to best player available(10:30)
  
  Packers GM Ted Thompson talks about the team’s selection of WR Davante Adams, DE Khyri Thornton, and TE Richard Rodgers in the 2nd and 3rd rounds of the 2014 NFL Draft.

additional coverage

- Photo gallery: The best of Davante Adams
  
  The Packers turned their attention to offense and the loss of James Jones in free agency by selecting Fresno State wide receiver Davante Adams with the 53rd pick of the 2014 NFL Draft.
- Bio: Davante Adams
  
  Read WR Davante Adams’ bio from his time at Fresno State

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#94 KHYRI THORNTONDE – SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI – HT: 6-3 – WT: 304 – 3rd Round, #85 Overall

- Packers add to DL stable; select developmental TE
  
  Third-round picks cap second day of the draftREAD MORE
- Bio: Khyri Thornton
  
  Read DE Khyri Thornton’s bio from his time at Southern MississippiMore

AUDIO/VIDEO

- Mike Trgovac: Thornton has explosion for his size(5:04)
  
  Packers defensive line coach Mike Trgovac talks about the team’s selection of DE Khyri Thornton in Round 3 (85th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft.
- DE Khyri Thornton to learn from Julius Peppers(6:50)
  
  Green Bay Packers defensive end Khyri Thornton gives his reaction to being selected by Green Bay in the third round (85th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft.

ADDITIONAL COVERAGE

- Photo gallery: The best of DE Khyri Thornton, Southern Mississippi
  
  Thornton has been described as one of the most underrated players in the draft.

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#89 RICHARD RODGERSTE – CALIFORNIA – HT: 6-4 – WT: 257 – 3rd Round, #98 Overall

- Packers add to DL stable; select developmental TE
  
  Third-round picks cap second day of the draftREAD MORE
- Bio: Richard Rodgers
  
  Read TE Richard Rodgers’ bio from his time at CaliforniaRead More

AUDIO/VIDEO

- Jerry Fontenot expects more production from TEs(5:26)
  
  Packers tight ends coach Jerry Fontenot talks about the team’s selection of TE Richard Rodgers in Round 3 (98th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft.
- TE Richard Rodgers is confident in blocking(8:19)
  
  Green Bay Packers tight end Richard Rodgers gives his reaction to being selected by Green Bay in the third round (98th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft.

Additional coverage

- Photo gallery: The best of TE Richard Rodgers, California
  
  The selection of Cal tight end Richard Rodgers was the first Packers draft pick at that position since 2011.

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CARL BRADFORDLB – ARIZONA STATE – HT: 6-1 – WT: 252 – 4th Round, #121 Overall

- Packers think they found pass-rusher in fourth round
  
  Arizona State’s Carl Bradford played through heavy heartREAD MORE
- Bio: Carl Bradford
  
  Read LB Carl Bradford’s bio from his time at Arizona State More

AUDIO/VIDEO

- LB Carl Bradford can play wherever needed(8:28)
  
  Green Bay Packers linebacker Carl Bradford gives his reaction to being selected by Green Bay in the fourth round (121st overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft.
- Brian Gutekunst: Fortunate Bradford was there(4:45)
  
  Packers Director of College Scouting Brian Gutekunst talks about the team’s selection of LB Carl Bradford in Round 4 (121st overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft.

Additional coverage

- Photo gallery: The best of LB Carl Bradford, Arizona State
  
  In his two years as a starter for the Sun Devils, Bradford recorded 20 sacks among 39 ½ tackles for loss, and he’ll get a first look as an outside linebacker in the Packers’ 3-4 scheme.

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COREY LINSLEYC – OHIO STATE – HT: 6-3 – WT: 301 – 5th Round, #161 Overall

- Ohio State’s Linsley joins competition at center
  
  Packers use first of two fifth-round picks on All-Big 10 pivot manREAD MORE
- Bio: Corey Linsley
  
  Read C Corey Linsley’s bio from his time at Ohio State More

AUDIO/VIDEO

- C Corey Linsley: Packers were my childhood team(6:16)
  
  Green Bay Packers center Corey Linsley gives his reaction to being selected by Green Bay in the fifth round (161st overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft.
- James Campen see a competitive camp for o-line(8:13)
  
  Packers offensive line coach James Campen talks about the team’s selection of center Corey Linsley in Round 5 (161st overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft.

Additional coverage

- Photo gallery: The best of C Corey Linsley, Ohio State
  
  Green Bay drafted Ohio State center Corey Linsley in the fifth round on Saturday with the 161st overall pick.

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JARED ABBREDERISWR – WISCONSIN – HT: 6-1 – WT: 195 – 5th Round, #176 Overall

- Packers make Jared Abbrederis’ dream come true
  
  Badgers wide receiver drafted in fifth roundREAD MORE
- Bio: Jared Abbrederis
  
  Read WR Jared Abbrederis’ bio from his time at Wisconsin More

AUDIO/VIDEO

- WR Jared Abbrederis excited to get work with Packers(7:33)
  
  Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jared Abbrederis gives his reaction to being selected by Green Bay in the fifth round (176th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft.
- Edgar Bennett: Abbrederis is a savvy route runner(5:41)
  
  Packers wide receivers coach Edgar Bennett talks about the team’s selection of wide receiver Jared Abbrederis in Round 5 (176th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft.
- Prospect Primer: WR Jared Abbrederis, Wisconsin(4:03)
  
  Abbrederis won the Burlsworth Trophy in 2013 as the nation’s top player who began his career as a walk-on.

Additional coverage

- Photo gallery: The best of WR Jared Abbrederis, Wisconsin
  
  Wisconsin wide receiver Jared Abbrederis was selected with the 176th overall pick.

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DEMETRI GOODSONCB – BAYLOR – HT: 5-11 – WT: 197 – 6th Round, #197 Overall

- Demetri Goodson left basketball for future in football
  
  Packers’ sixth-round draft pick possesses cornerback instinctsREAD MORE
- Bio: Demetri Goodson
  
  Read CB Demetri Goodson’s bio from his time at BaylorMore

AUDIO/VIDEO

- CB Demetri Goodson has always been physical(8:15)
  
  Green Bay Packers cornerback Demetri Goodson gives his reaction to being selected by Green Bay in the sixth round (197th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft.
- Joe Whitt Jr.: Goodson is real instinctive(4:11)
  
  Packers cornerbacks coach Joe Whitt Jr. talks about the team’s selection of cornerback Demetri Goodson in Round 6 (197th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft.

Additional coverage

- Photo gallery: The best of CB Demetri Goodson, Baylor
  
  The best photos from cornerback Demetri Goodson’s time at Baylor.

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JEFF JANISWR – SAGINAW VALLEY STATE – HT: 6-3 – WT: 219 – 7th Round, #236 Overall

- Packers add third wide receiver with final draft pick
  
  Saginaw Valley State’s Jeff Janis ‘dominated’ at Division II levelREAD MORE
- Bio: Jeff Janis
  
  Read WR Jeff Janis’ bio from his time at Saginaw Valley StateMore

AUDIO/VIDEO

- Jeff Janis is ready to play for the Packers(7:10)
  
  Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jeff Janis gives his reaction to being selected by Green Bay in the seventh round (236th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft.

Additional coverage

- Photo gallery: The best of WR Jeff Janis, Saginaw Valley State
  
  Thompson said that Janis ranked second of all the receivers on the Packers’ board in terms of his athletic testing numbers, which included a 4.42-second 40-yard dash, 20 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press and a 37 ½-inch vertical jump.