Instant analysis of Packers drafting Kevin King in the second round

Only months after watching Dez Bryant and Julio Jones terrorize his undermanned cornerback group during the NFC playoffs, Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson used his first pick in the 2017 draft to add a tall, athletic cornerback he hopes will help combat receivers like Bryant and Jones moving forward. The Packers’ pick at No. 33 overall: Washington cornerback Kevin King. In a deep cornerback class, King stood out in terms of his size (6-3) and athletic ability. He made easy work of the combine in Indianapolis, running 4.43 in the 40-yard dash and posting top numbers in the vertical jump (39.5″), 3-cone drill (6.56), 20-yard shuttle (3.89) and 60-yard shuttle (11.14). King’s length

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