Round 7, Pick 247 Malachi Dupre

[MickeyDavis]

Don't know much about him

[MickeyDavis]

How did this guy fall to the 7th round? He was projected as a 2nd or 3rd round pick. He struggled at times/ Inconsistent at times at LSU, But LSU had a ton of issues with their Quarterback play. Now he gets to catch passes from Aaron Rodgers, This is a huge steal by the Green Bay Packers.

[Mags FTW]

NFL.com projected as a 3-4 round pick. Flew under the radar because the offense revolved around Fournette and he had scrub QBs throwing to him.

[nymets1]

Watching the NFL draft in the 7th round, It felt like Dupree was going to go undrafted. I was about to go OFF if Dupree was not drafted. I think certain teams should call up the Packers if they are interested in trading Dupree, But If I was the Packers I would definitely keep Dupree. Dupree is now in a really good place in Green Bay.

[Profound23]

This was the WR I wanted. Glad we could get him with the last pick.

[raysbookclub]

I could see the WR group being

Nelson
Adams
Cobb
Allison
Yancey
Dupre

[dietac]

I could see the WR group being

Nelson
Adams
Cobb
Allison
Yancey
Dupre

I wouldn't be shocked if Cobb is cut. Actually, I think it's at least 50/50 that he is with that contract.

[raysbookclub]

I could see the WR group being

Nelson
Adams
Cobb
Allison
Yancey
Dupre

I wouldn't be shocked if Cobb is cut. Actually, I think it's at least 50/50 that he is with that contract.

Idk. Cobb's contract is big, but if they cut him, the cap penalty is still 6.5 mil.

He's still only 26, and he was good in the playoffs last year. Against the Giants, he had a 30yd TD, a 16yd TD, and the Hail Mary TD, 100+ yards for the game. Against the Cowboys, he had 7 catches for 60-some yds.

[Outlander]

I think if they were going to do something with Cobb it would have been done already. If it happens that would be a tough one because of the relationship between Rodgers and Cobb. They are okay cap wise so think he sticks another year but he better produce if he wants to be back in 2018. I like the WR group that books mentioned and it will be interesting if Allison can go to the next level this year

[Iheartfootball]

I'm not sold on Allison. And aren't Yancey and Dupre more projects? I wouldn't expect anything out of them this year. I can't see how you can cut Cobb if you are only relying on Nelson and Adams at that point. Leaves you thin in time of injury.

[Profound23]

I don't want to cut Cobb, I just want to utilize him correctly. He should be on punt and kickoff return.

[jakecronus8]

I don't think you can count on Dupre or Yancy being a part of their long term plans just yet. My guess is they try to stick both guys on the PS. Don't see a high risk of losing either if you do so.

[crkone]

I don't want to cut Cobb, I just want to utilize him correctly. He should be on punt and kickoff return.

Cobb seems to have an ailment every year that limits his effectiveness which is pretty annoying. He has talent, I just hope he can stay effective from now on.

[Kerb Hohl]

I'd have been OK with cutting Cobb and overpaying a defensive player. However, that didn't happen so there is literally zero reason to cut Cobb now unless there is a random defensive cap casualty elsewhere during training camp or preseason that we covet.

I'm a fan of Allison and hopefully one or both of these guys pan out. Cobb has underwhelmed of late and could be back on the chopping block, Jordy is getting old, and Adams will be a free agent soon. I wouldn't be shocked if we only have one of those guys I just listed going into 2018...or maybe 2 of them but the other one is clearly damaged goods.

[dietac]

I wouldn't be shocked if Cobb is cut. Actually, I think it's at least 50/50 that he is with that contract.

Idk. Cobb's contract is big, but if they cut him, the cap penalty is still 6.5 mil.

He's still only 26, and he was good in the playoffs last year. Against the Giants, he had a 30yd TD, a 16yd TD, and the Hail Mary TD, 100+ yards for the game. Against the Cowboys, he had 7 catches for 60-some yds.

The cap doesn't seem like it's going to be an issue this year and $6.5 is still a lot of money. Cobb offers nothing on special teams and Monty is somewhat the same player but bigger. I don't see Janis being cut because he's a stud on ST and is basically free. It will be an interesting training camp/preseason for sure.

[Mags FTW]

I don't think you can count on Dupre or Yancy being a part of their long term plans just yet. My guess is they try to stick both guys on the PS. Don't see a high risk of losing either if you do so.

Yeah, people are forgetting about the practice squad. Can always try and stash the new guys there.

[HKPackFan]

Read on Twitter

Dupre beating Quincy Wilson (drafted #46 overall), Vernon Hargreaves #11 overall, Teez Tabor (drafted by the Lions) #53 overall.


And we got this kid #247 7th round.


He's got some size that Rodgers is gonna love.


He immediately puts pressure on Janis, Allison, and Davis. if Dupre can become a stud on special teams, AND be a threat with a large catch radius for rodgers, that would be big and make Janis a distant memory.

[CheeseKnuckles]

I have a hard time seeing the Packers cut ties with Davis after just one season. The other thing is unless Dupre and Yancey own it on STs, they won't beat Janis out for a roster spot.

[Profound23]

Dupre, barring injury is going to not only earn a roster spot but he will make a push for top 3 wide-out on our roster. There is no reason he should have been there in the 7th round. This kid has 3rd round talent at worse. I kept waiting for someone else to take him.

[M-C-G]

I think we end up trading Janis. Someone will give up something for his special teams alone. The writing seems like it is on the wall, Rodgers doesn't like or at least trust the dude


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