Packers add linebacker depth with Vince Biegel to open 4th round

The Green Bay Packers have selected outside linebacker Vince Biegel out of Wisconsin to open the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Vince Biegel Bio

Position: OLB
School: Wisconsin
College Experience: Redshirt Senior
Height: 6-3
Weight: 246 lbs.

Strengths

• Biegel relentlessly pursues the quarterback and never gives up on a play, even if driven into the ground.
• Named team captain. (NFL.com)
• Delivers crushing open-field hits.
• Biegel excels in coverage, using his spatial awareness to overcome average top-line speed.

Weaknesses

• Production dropped off during final year at Wisconsin.
• Lacks top-end speed and explosiveness that would elevate his game at professional level.
• Needs to bulk up as he often gets re-routed by offensive tackles with relative ease.

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