Packers Draft Young Kicker And Clear Path For Rebuild
- Green Bay Packers select Auburn kicker Anders Carlson with a sixth round draft pick, ending Mason Crosby's 16-year run as the Packers' kicker
- The Packers did not draft any offensive linemen for the first time since 2015.
- Green Bay's selection of Carlson exemplifies the new era the Packers are entering after an 8-9 season.
- The Packers drafted several rookies and second-year pros for their offense, including three wide receivers and two tight ends.
- The Packers also boosted their front seven on defense by selecting three defensive linemen.