Packers Select OT Derek Sherrod with 1st Round Pick

The Green Bay Packers stayed right at #32 and landed a first round talent in OT Derek Sherrod of Mississippi St. The 6'5, 321 pound lineman should bring quality depth to the OT position that was needed, as Chad Clifton and Mark Tauscher are aging.

Sherrod has good size, is quick (5.28 40-yard dash), has great footwork, is a great pass protector, and shows the ability to be an effective driving run blocker that can get to the second level of linebackers fairly well. Scouts believe he needs to improve his lower-body strength and play less tall at times, in addition to needing more of a mean streak in the running game.

However, with first rounder Bryan Bulaga last year, the Pack seemingly is set for the future at the tackle position. Sherrod's value was right where Green Bay selected him and is a safe pick, giving the Packers a great start to the 2011 NFL Draft. Green Bay's next pick is at #64 of the second round.