The 2024 NFL Draft will have well-known former players from different teams announcing picks on Friday, including a former player for the Green Bay Packers, Bryan Bulaga. Green Bay Packers great Bryan Bulaga.
The NFL announced that former players will announce picks during the second and third rounds of this year’s draft. Notable former players include Hall of Fame figures like Calvin Johnson and Tiki Barber.
Bulaga will announce both of the Packers' second-round picks. Matt Schneidman with The Athletic confirmed the news via X.
Bryan Bulaga announcing both Packers second-round picks tomorrow night https://t.co/IYGiJGddyE
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) April 25, 2024
As a former star player for Iowa, Bulaga hopes the Packers will pick Iowa star Cooper DeJean. However, it’s unlikely that the Iowa defensive back will be available when the Packers make their second-round selection.
Bryan Bulaga’s Iconic Packers Career
He may have been an underrated hero, but few Packers in the modern era have had a career as iconic as Bulaga's.
Bulaga was a standout tackle for Iowa in college, earning two All-Big Ten selections and All-American honors in 2009. He was also named the Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year that same season.
The Packers liked what they saw from the 6’5″ tackle and selected him with the 23rd overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. After initially being a backup, he quickly became a starter just a few weeks into his rookie year and remained in that role. He became the youngest player to start the Super Bowl that season, at just 21 years old. the youngest player to ever start the Super Bowl that season, at only 21 years old. While he didn't receive Pro Bowl or All-Pro honors, Bulaga was a key part of Green Bay’s offensive line during the
Aaron Rodgers era. He played ten seasons with the Packers before spending his final two seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers The Packers honored him by allowing him to.
retire with the team this past season. It’s likely that he’ll eventually be inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame after starting 111 games over a decade. Who Could the Packers Take in Day 2?
Bulaga will be announcing the picks, but general manager Brian Gutekunst will be working hard to decide who those picks will be.
Linebacker and safety are two of Green Bay’s biggest needs. However, there are no standout players at either position who are expected to be picked in the first round. This means that the Packers will likely take a chance on a player at one or both of those positions on Friday.
Edgerrin Cooper from Texas A&M stands out in the linebacker group. He possesses impressive play speed and length that allow him to cover a lot of ground. North Carolina’s Cedric Gray and Junior Colson from Michigan are also potential choices in the second or third round.
As for safety, Javon Bullard from Georgia is worth keeping an eye on. He demonstrated versatility during the pre-draft process, unlike some other safety prospects. His versatility would complement well with Xavier McKinney in Green Bay’s defensive backfield.
The Packers could also choose a different path. Wide receiver Xavier Legette met with the Packers tested well during a top-30 visit
. His combination of height, weight, and speed could make him a potential replacement for Christian WatsonOther possibilities for Day 2 include depth for the offensive line or a backup running back. Bryan Bulaga, a former player for the Green Bay Packers, is going to reveal one of the team’s selections in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft..
Offensive line depth, or a backup running back, are other Day 2 possibilities.
