Mar 1, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State defensive back Kalen King (DB22) works out during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Updated news :Green Bay Packers: 7th Round Pick Named “Steal” of the 2024 NFL Draft
The Green Bay Packers acquired 11 new players in the 2024 NFL Draft. Before the draft, many anticipated general manager Brian Gutekunst to address the cornerback issue. After all, Eric Stokes is coming off two injury-shortened seasons, while Jaire Alexander had a bad year.
Carrington Valentine, a seventh-round pick in 2023, was promoted to the starting lineup due to a variety of situations. While erratic, he finished the season allowing only 57.6% of passes thrown his way to be completed, with an 84.8 passer rating when targeted. Packers News
Furthermore, Corey Ballentine allowed 56.3% of passes thrown his way to be completed, with an 81.2 passer rating. In other words, the cornerbacks outperformed expectations. For this reason, Gutekunst… decided not to seek the top cornerbacks in the draft, including Iowa’s Cooper DeJean, whom many fans wanted and commentators criticized for coming to Green Bay. Green Bay Packers General Manager selected cornerback Kalen King in the seventh round.
