Packers climb 7 spots to select Amari Rodgers

The Green Bay Packers traded up seven spots to select receiver Amari Rodgers out of Clemson in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft, 85th overall.

Green Bay gave the Tennessee Titans the 92nd pick and a fourth-round choice to consummate the deal.

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Key stats: 77 receptions, 1,020 yards, 7 TDs, 13.2 YPC

The latest in a long line of pro-ready Clemson wideouts, there's a lengthy career ahead of Rodgers as a slot playmaker. While size limits his upside in some respects, the ease with which he creates separation by setting up defenders in his routes should lead to production at all levels of the field. And when he gets the ball underneath, defenses can't sleep on his athleticism. Rodgers consistently creates impact plays after the catch by getting upfield and making defenders miss. He could easily outperform the lower draft position that comes due to lacking the profile of a true No. 1 target.

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