Packers Officially Replace Jimmy Graham and Go Tight End in 3rd Round
By Michael Luciano
The Green Bay Packers finally added a tight end that can replace Jimmy Graham, as their third-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft should compete with Jace Sternberger for the starting job.
The Packers used pick No. 94 on Cincinnati tight end Josiah Deguara.
Round 3, No. 94 overall: @packers select @GoBearcatsFB TE Josiah Deguara!https://t.co/ihD8WMmPIw#NFLDraft
— NFL Draft (@NFLDraft) April 25, 2020
It's not a wide receiver, but it's a pass catcher for Aaron Rodgers, so I guess that counts as a win.
Deguara was the most productive tight end in Cincinnati history, which is impressive considering former Eagles tight end Brent Celek and All-Pro Chiefs star Travis Kelce are both former Bearcats. Deguara lined up at fullback, H-back, and tight end, and he was productive at all of them given what a solid receiver he is in the red zone.
A plus playmaker as a runner, Deguara will make Rodgers very happy.
? THE PICK IS IN ?
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) April 25, 2020
With the 94th pick in the 2020 #NFLDraft, the #Packers select Cincinnati TE Josiah Deguara!#PackersDraft | #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/CCXUPjPnGp
Graham was simply not getting it done, and a player like Deguara could be one of those sneaky additions who makes a key play in a late-season game against a division rival that helps the playoff push.