NFL Draft News & Analysis

Packers open up 2nd round with defense, selecting CB Kevin King

SEATTLE, WA - NOVEMBER 19: Defensive back Kevin King #20 of the Washington Huskies makes an interception in the end zone against wide receiver N'Keal Harry #1 of the Arizona State Sun Devils on November 19, 2016 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

  • The Green Bay Packers opened the second round of the NFL draft by selecting Washington cornerback Kevin King.
  • King averaged 13.7 coverage snaps per reception in 2016, third among draft-eligible Pac-12 CBs.
  • Over the past three years, King was targeted on 36 deep passes (20-plus yards in air) without giving up a TD.
  • QBs had a passer rating of 55.6 when targeting King in 2016, third-best among draft-eligible Pac-12 CBs.
  • No Packers cornerback slated to start in 2017 graded at 59.0 or higher last season.

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