2012 NFL Draft: What Packer Fans Get with Michigan State’s Jerel Worthy

May 2, 2012   ·   Andrew Garda   ·   Jump to comments

Welcome to the second in a series of looks at the Green Bay Packers rookies and the final video for now, as the next will be a slideshow of the remaining picks.
Worthy is a guy who many expected to be a first-round choice—for a long time, Denver appeared to be his destination.
Good thing for the Packers that never came to pass.
Worthy is a big guy, but has an explosive first step and quick move that belies his large frame. If you watch the video I put together, you'll see him get the drop on many offensive linemen.
Whether it is against the run or a pass, he's able to use his speed and first step to get leverage on linemen and move them out of his way. A guy this big shouldn't be able to get into the backfield that fast.
It sure doesn't hurt to have a long set of arms and a strong lower body to help shift linemen around and reach the ball-carrier or quarterback when you're held up.
He does struggle sometimes in pass-rush; if his first move doesn't do...

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