Saturday, April 24, 2010
With The 230th Pick In The Draft...
The Green Bay Packers Select:C.J. Wilson, DE, East CarolinaThe last pick of the Green Bay Packers in the 7th round is C.J. Wilson, a defensive end with strong pass rushing ability to get sacks. Something the Packers were seeking in this draft. BeerKid - Always Pack 4 Life! Wilson has been a durable active defender for the Pirates over the past two seasons. He has good edge quickness and speed to close to the quarterback as a pass rusher. He is an instinctive player who feels pad pressure well to maintain his gap responsibility. Questions remain about his ability to be an effective coverage defender on zone blitzes or if he can project to outside linebacker... NFL.Com Draft Profile The unquestioned leader of the Pirates squad, Wilson is a personable and passionate student-athlete who, as a battle-tested veteran, has firmly secured a reputation as one of the top defensive ends and pass rushers in Conference USA. Possessing excellent quickness, strength, athleticism and attention to fundamentals, Wilson has earned his standing as the unit's sack leader... Packers.Com Draft Bio Athletic college pass rusher who displays good speed off the edge. Possesses solid first step quickness, displays an array of pass rushing moves, and is fast up the field. Effectively uses his hands to protect himself, keeps his feet moving on contact, and rarely off his feet. Fluid moving in every direction, plays with balance and good pad level... CNNSI Player Profile |
