Friday, April 29, 2016

Packers #1 Pick - Kenny Clark, UCLA, DT

OK, the pick is in:

Kenny Clark, DT, UCLA - 6'3" - 314 lbs.

The first thing I always do is try to find a little background information, who is Kenny Clark?

Wow!  First, an interesting story about Kenny Clarks father, Click Here!

OK, Kenny Clark the person has overcome a lot to get to last night's NFL Draft!  At age 21, his life has NOT been easy!

What does Ted say: (Click here)

Some Key Points: (Ted being Ted!)

Kenny Clark was team captain!
Other teams wanted to trade this pick.
Natural athlete - flexibility - weighs 315, doe not look it!
Was a wrestler!  This was important! - Leverage!
Game tapes - hand use - leverage - strong base - 5 flat in 40 - great workout for us
Call to move draft pick - took a few calls
Ted, "Don't want to jinx yourself"

I will say it again, Ted Thompson is an amazing interview!

Kenny Clark's UCLA Bio (Click Here)

Good numbers & good leadership!  Had a great career at UCLA & will join 2 Packers with
UCLA roots - Datone Jones & Brent Huntley.

John Breech from CBS Sports, gives the Packers a B+ grade (Click Here to read)

And, as this article reads, he is VERY young!  Clark will turn 21 this October during the season!

Looks like a good one.  Only time will tell how good!


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