Day three of the NFL Draft came and went for new Packers’ General Manager Brian Gutekunst and while days one and two were mostly celebrated, some fans had a few more questions on day three. Most of the second guessing was in regards to trading up for a punter in the 5th round and then doubling down on specialists by taking a long snapper in the 7th round.

We’ll get to the tape of the day three picks in a moment, but first I’ll give you a quick take on the two different philosophies that seemed to take shape during the draft. In the first 140 picks, Gutekunst and team identified players that could come in and compete for roster spots and playing time from day one.

In my previous pieces we’ve discussed the opportunities that Alexander, Jackson and Burks have to immediately contribute on defense; but don’t be surprised if Cole Madison and J’Mon Moore push for playing time as well. Moore will be battling players like Geronimo Allison, Trevor Davis, Michael Clark and Deangelo Yancy for playing time behind Cobb and Adams. That’s not exactly a murderer’s row of super talented receivers.

The same goes for Cole Madison. Madison, at the moment, could be battling Jordan McCray, Lucas Patrick, Kyle Murphy, and Jason Spriggs for playing time along the line. While McCray and Patrick both showed flashes last year, there are plenty of opportunities on the right side of the line, especially if Bulaga isn’t ready by week one.

So in the first 150 picks Gutekunst focused on players who could fill immediate needs. Then, from pick 150 on, he focused on players who either:

1) Can come in and make an impact on a long-struggling special teams’ unit

2) Have a massive athletic profile and huge upside but haven’t quite put things together yet

3) Have both tremdnous upside and can immediately make an impact on special teams

From a special teams’ standpoint, Gutekunst obviously drafted JK Scott to come in and compete with Justin Vogel. Scott is a fluid kicker with a weapon for a leg as both a punter and as a kickoff specialist. Scott can also be used as a holder and can kick extra points and field goals in a pinch. With Hunter Bradley they hopefully found their long-term long snapper. The amazing thing is, there’s a real shot that Bradley could stay on this team longer than any other player in the draft class. Good long snappers are hard to find and when you find one you generally try to keep them around for a long period of time.

Both Marquez Valdez-Scantling and Kendall Donnerson are players who have extremely impressive athletic profiles and have the ability to help on special teams immediately. Valdez-Scantling as a Jeff Janis-esque gunner and Donnerson as a coverage specialist who plays like his hair is on fire. If both can make an impact on special teams their odds of making the team go through the roof.

Meanwhile, James Looney and Equanimeous St. Brown are huge upside players who once again have incredible athletic profiles. Looney needs to add functional strength and become more consistent on a down by down basis but his flash plays are impressive. St. Brown also needs to work on his consistency but more importantly needs to fine tune his route running and develop a much broader route tree. If either can develop they both have the potential and athletic ability to play at a high level in this leaguei

Overall I thought it was a masterful job of navigating the draft by Brian Gutekunst. I guarantee you that at least one diamond in the rough comes from pick 170 or later. Now enough about philosophy and predictions, here's the tape breakdowns on Green Bay's day three picks:

J’Mon Moore

J’Mon Moore is easily one of my favorite picks in this draft. He needs to work on limiting his drops and will need to develop his route running but he just absolutely looks like a Packers receiver. If you watch enough of him you start to see more and more Davante Adams in his game. He’s obviously not at that level yet, but amazingly enough, he has very similar upside.

Moore’s athletic profile is incredible and the only minor blip on the radar was a 4.6 – 40 at the combine. He quickly erased those fears with a sub 4.5 – 40 at his Pro Day and his game speed on tape looks fast enough. Moore shows the ability to win on short, intermediate and deep routes and is adept at finding yards after the catch. He’s going to make an impact on the team sooner or later; the only question is how long will it take him to acclimate to this level.

Touchdown Tigers! Lock throws red zone pass to J'Mon Moore to give Tigers a 13-10 lead. #MIZvsBYU pic.twitter.com/n5EH5cZ5XO — Joey Schneider (@joeyschneider95) November 15, 2015

J’Mon Moore is really slippery after the catch. Dude plays hard too. I like him pic.twitter.com/iT6OHlop6X — Jon Ledyard (@LedyardNFLDraft) January 16, 2018

Was out of bounds but idc. J'Mon Moore makes a gorgeous catch here. Top notch body control/concentration. @SportsRuckus pic.twitter.com/zvJKoy7fqe — Justen Gammel (@gamscout) October 3, 2016

Maty Mauk to J'Mon Moore TOUCHDOWN! pic.twitter.com/Eb3hx8Q5W6 — ROCK M NATION (@RockMNation) September 5, 2015

J’Mon Moore with 50 yard Touchdown (check out the mascot’s reaction) pic.twitter.com/YVpPgWpgKX — Osᴄᴀʀ Gᴀᴍʙʟᴇ (@OscarGambler) October 8, 2017

J'Mon Moore for 79 yards and the touchdown! pic.twitter.com/2XvegTyCrB — ZouGifs (@ZouCast) September 18, 2016

Cole Madison

If you’re not familiar with Washington State’s offense, they throw the ball a lot. If you’re not familiar with Green Bay’s offense, they throw the ball a lot. It's not hard to see why this is a good fit. Madison will need work on his run blocking but with some time in the weight room and some additional technique work he will be able to pick that up much easier than a player who is a solid run blocker but struggles in the passing game. Madison, like Moore, looks like the traditional Packer pick. He was a tackle in college who will kick to guard in the pros and has great versatility on the offensive line.

Ideally it would probably take a year for Madison to develop in the NFL and in the offense but with the current depth on the offensive line he will challenge for playing time sooner rather than later.

Cole Madison good rep pic.twitter.com/fMLf3kBmBW — The Mick Nartin™ (@themicknartin) January 24, 2018

Cole Madison (RT) really can make it look simple in pass pro sometimes. pic.twitter.com/YTXXva2vry — Andy Herman (@SconnieSports) May 2, 2018

Cole Madison (RT) really can make it look simple in pass pro sometimes. pic.twitter.com/YTXXva2vry — Andy Herman (@SconnieSports) May 2, 2018

Showing a little agility on the screen play. pic.twitter.com/0O3mddnIR0 — Andy Herman (@SconnieSports) May 2, 2018

JK Scott

Scott has a unique punting motion and has very few punts returned. He did shank a couple kicks this past season and both were under 20 yards. Scott has a Lambeau-ready leg and can be a weapon on punts and kickoffs while also holding on field goals and being used as an emergency kicker. Justin Vogel won’t go down quietly in this battle but the showdown between Scott and Vogel should be a fun one. Don’t be surprised if Green Bay can pick up a 7th round pick at the end of camp for whichever of these punters doesn’t make the team.

Ok, I laughed at selecting a punter in the 5th round, but after watching JK Scott.. he might be my favorite pick of the draft lol pic.twitter.com/kQB8fWxPmn — Jake (@SeedsofJake) April 29, 2018

Marquez Valdes-Scantling

Valdez-Scantling has rare high-end speed. It seems Green Bay drafts one of these receivers every year (Kevin Dorsey, Jeff Janis, Trevor Davis, etc...); a fast receiver who could potentially be a deep threat on offense while helping on special teams for the time being. MVS will really need to hone his craft because he’s far from a finished product, but again, if he can make it on special teams he buys himself time to develop as a wideout.

#Packers 5th rd pick - WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling is a tall glass of water! Instant speed and a longgggg frame.... Even since his NC State days - he’s been a red zone problem... pic.twitter.com/cOhccNZjiW — Ben Fennell (@BenFennell_NFL) May 1, 2018

Goedert and Gesicki were on my list bc of that. Hamilton is the slot WR for Daboll. WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling was worked out by WR Coach Robiskie.https://t.co/EmvRDx2aQp pic.twitter.com/6yGPYvHdkg — Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) April 27, 2018

He. Is. Gone.

Marquez Valdes-Scantling takes this one to the house for @USFFootball. pic.twitter.com/LMyrGrW7w5 — CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) September 30, 2017

Flowers. Valdes-Scantling. Beautiful. 30-9 USF, and this is so refreshing to watch. pic.twitter.com/HYqihTkYIh — Ryan T. Smith (@RyanSmithWrites) September 16, 2017

Equanimeous St. Brown

Besides having one of the best names in football, ESB also can play some football. There were many that were hoping the Packers would take ESB at the end of round three or beginning of round four. That was always a little high for my liking but Green Bay certainly got a really solid player in the 6th round. ESB also has a fantastic athletic profile and is incredibly dangerous when he gets the ball in his hands. Unfortunately he is a year or two away as a route runner and really needs time developing his technique as a receiver. He’s a really good bet for the practice squad in 2018 but don’t be surprised if he breaks out a year or two down the road.

One thing I love about St. Brown - they trusted him to 'Go Get It' These are all 1-on-1 red zone fades... Pretty much saw 1on1 and threw it up. TD, TD, TD, TD.... pic.twitter.com/fjCIKnFfIs — Ben Fennell (@BenFennell_NFL) April 30, 2018

Don't flip out – the newest Packers WR @Equanimeous St. Brown has got this. https://t.co/k5I9PKiuWH pic.twitter.com/5CnBHh3Pve — The Power Sweep (@ThePowerSweep) April 30, 2018

Equanimeous St. Brown is a big bodied receiver that is much faster than he looks. The #Packers 6th round pick excels at simple routes where he can do damage after the catch. Peep the build up speed on this drag route. pic.twitter.com/IwOm5NSJTM — Brandon Carwile (@PackerScribe) April 28, 2018

This is really nice for a 6’5/214 lbs WR. St. Brown’s flashes of fluidity and few wasted steps for a man his size are impressive. #NorrisNotes pic.twitter.com/DRLEnVCEy7 — Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) March 11, 2018

EQ FOR THE TOUCHDOWN! Brandon Wimbush ➡️ Equanimeous St. Brown for a 5-yard TD pass.@NDFootball 28 | Temple 3

LIVE ON NBC pic.twitter.com/FoZTJNTD2h — The Fighting Irish (@FightingIrish) September 2, 2017

James Looney

When I put on the tape of James Looney for my breakdown on defensive tackles for the CHTV draft guide I wasn’t overly impressed. Looney struggles to hold up against stronger offensive linemen and plays with poor pad level. He’s a bit of a tweener and you just wonder if he has a spot in the NFL. That said, once again, his athletic profile is amazing and his flash plays are impressive. He will need to show he can make an impact as an interior pass rusher to stick with the team because he’s not going to help with much else for the next few years. While I’m not a fan of the tape, you’re not drafting him for what he was, you’re drafting him for what he can become. The potential is there.

Cal's James Looney is one of the most underrated defensive tackles in this class. Projects well as an athletic, one-gap penetrating 3T. pic.twitter.com/sVhqFD8TFM — Jonah Tuls (@JonahTulsNFL) March 30, 2018

Cal DT James Looney is another day 3 DT I'd take a chance on. 93rd percentile SPARQ. Wins with quickness and plays with awareness pic.twitter.com/I6Ad9eErYR — Billy Marshall (@BillyM_91) April 15, 2018

Just watched James Looney vs WAS and this dude lives in the backfield. Doesnt make the play on a lot of these but definitely effects them pic.twitter.com/YW2pSJI0ut — Matt (@NFL_Draft1121) August 4, 2017

It was a goal-line stand for the ages!@CalFootball DT James Looney earns the @USAFootball Fundamental Play of the Week for his tenacity. pic.twitter.com/AZgKaWBv1t — Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) October 5, 2016

Hunter Bradley

I’m not even going to pretend that I can breakdown long snapper tape. Here’s him snapping; judge for yourself!

Welcome to the show, Hunter Bradley! Making long snappers dreams come true across the nation! pic.twitter.com/FI3FCaoQcH — Ben Fennell (@BenFennell_NFL) May 1, 2018

Kendall Donnerson

This may sound crazy, but Donnerson has the talent and mentality to be the best 7th round pick since Scott Wells in 2004, Mark Tauscher in 2000 and Donald Driver in 1999. Don’t get me wrong, if you’re putting the odds on Donnerson becoming a long term starter or never making an NFL roster, give me the latter, but Donnerson impressed the hell out of me on tape. He’s going to win over coaches with his mentality and make it as a special teams star early in his career. He’s nowhere near ready right now but I just really have a feeling about this pick. Mark it down, Donnerson will be the steal of the 2018 draft.

How many defensive ends also served as the teams punt gunner?! Wacky stuff from Donnerson his sophomore year.. Watch gunner at bottom of screen. Can see that speed... pic.twitter.com/LuKCmjpWTE — Ben Fennell (@BenFennell_NFL) May 1, 2018

Look out! Kendall Donnerson with the BIG hit in day 2 of @SEMOfootball Camp. pic.twitter.com/0g03Y9u9ba — Jeff Honza (@honzsid) August 2, 2017

As mentioned earlier, I really like the path that Brian Gutekunst took during the draft. He navigated the entirety of the draft like a seasoned veteran. Don’t be concerned about taking a punter or a long snapper in the 5th/7th rounds. The vast majority of players taken in these rounds don’t go on to anything in their careers. Gutekunst found ways to maximize the value of these picks by taking high end specialist and high upside lottery tickets. That’s the perfect philosophy late in the draft and I have a strong feeling it will be a winning philosophy for years to come.

You can find my breakdowns on the first two days of the draft here:

https://cheeseheadtv.com/blog/film-review-jaire-alexander-131

https://cheeseheadtv.com/blog/film-review-josh-jackson-oren-burks-228