In a strategic move during the NFL draft's fourth round, the Green Bay Packers traded up to secure the 111th pick from the New York Jets, selecting Oregon safety Evan Williams. The Jets, in exchange, received the 126th and an extra sixth round pick at 190th. This trade has stirred speculations about potential implications for the Packers' lineup, particularly regarding Aaron Rodgers' future with the team.
Oregon safety Evan Williams selected by Green Bay Packers in 4th round with No. 111 pick in NFL draft https://t.co/xuBhzORNoL
Evan Williams is my SAF16. Good all around safety. Good pass rusher from the spot. Nice in the box tackler. Tough. Closes quickly. Not fluid in coverage. Struggles if he doesn't have momentum. Hips get caught swinging. #Packers #HallamAnalysis
BREAKING: The #Packers have traded up to pick 111 and are selecting S Evan Williams https://t.co/7U6jvGOuac
Packers take Oregon safety Evan Williams at 111. Scouting report from Dane Brugler: https://t.co/q67KEzYfh0
Evan Williams to Green Bay at 111
Trade comp: The Jets traded 4-111 for 4-126 and 6-190 with the Packers. #Jets
#Packers have traded up from 126 to 111 in R4.
The #Jets were on the clock at No. 111 overall, but traded out with the Packers. New York now has: - 4th (No. 126) (from GB) - 4th (No. 129) - 4th (No. 134) - 6th (No. 185) - 6th (No. 190) (from GB) - 7th (No. 257, "Mr. Irrelevant")
The Jets also pick up an extra sixth round pick in the trade (No. 190). https://t.co/pGkEKrqhR5
The Jets traded their 111th pick with the Packers. The Jets are now picking at 126th now
Packers trade up to 111 with the Jets from 126. Wonder if Rodgers is in the deal.
TRADE: The Jets moved out of their first pick in Round 4, swapping places with the Packers. #Jets
Trade! Packers on clock