The receiver and return specialist could be a late-round draft pick."

/>Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteAcme Packing Companya Green Bay Packers communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsPackersOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections The APC PodcastPackers Film RoomFantasy Football AdviceCDTShareTweetShareSharePackers 2019 Draft Visits: Speedy Penn State WR DeAndre Thompkins visits Green BayMark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsAfter bringing in several big-name players early in the pre-draft visit process http://www.greenbaypackersteamonline.com/jace-sternberger-jersey , the Green Bay Packers appear to be heading back to their old traditions: hosting players who are likely to go undrafted or who are under consideration as late-round draft picks. The latest such player is a receiver who was lightly-used in college, but whose physical tools have him as a possible late pick in next week’s draft.The player is Penn State wide receiver DeAndre Thompkins, a 5-foot-11, 192-pound player who, according to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, visited the Packers recently. Thompkins’ career production maxed out as a junior in 2017, when he had career highs in receptions (28), yards (443), and touchdowns (3), and for his career he had just 83 catches for 1,245 yards and six scores. However, it is likely his testing that has him squarely on the map for NFL teams. Although he was not invited to the 2019 NFL Combine, Thompkins tore up Penn State’s Pro Day with a blistering time in the 40-yard dash. Draftscout.com reports his numbers as follows:40-yard dash: 4.34 seconds (with 1.53-second 10-yard split)3-cone drill: 7.02 secondsShort shuttle: 4.26 secondsThose numbers put him squarely in the Packers’ sights and traditional receiver thresholds. His size puts him on the smaller side, however, and general manager Brian Gutekunst showed a preference for bigger, taller receivers when he took three of them in the 2018 NFL Draft.However, despite not having impressive offensive production in his career, Thompkins has extensive special teams experience, particularly as a return man. He was Penn State’s primary punt returner for three seasons http://www.greenbaypackersteamonline.com/darnell-savage-jr.-jersey , and he took two punts to the house in his career. He also averaged an impressive 13.3 yards per punt return as a junior in 2017.On a personal side, Thompkins graduated early in December of 2017, and played his final season as a graduate student. He could well be a candidate for one of the Packers third-day draft picks or as a possible priority free agent signing. The Green Bay Packers have some bitter memories of CenturyLink Field. Who can blame them?The NFC championship game in the 2014 season was in their control until a fake punt by the Seahawks and some bad decisions by the Packers helped Seattle force overtime.Then Russell Wilson spoiled the Cheeseheads’ night with a 35-yard TD pass to Jermaine Kearse — brilliant throw, even more brilliant catch — and Seattle headed to the Super Bowl. Many believe those Packers would have handled the New England Patriots for the league title. Hey, had Seahawks coaches not gone wacky at the end of that Super Bowl, Seattle would have beaten the Pats.Neither the Packers (4-4-1) nor Seahawks (4-5) looks like championship material. They might find a way to sneak into the playoffs, but a win Thursday night would be crucial in that chase.“I know they’re frustrated, too,” coach Pete Carroll says, noting his Seahawks have lost two in a row, both against the LA teams. “They’ve dropped a couple of games that they should’ve won and I’m sure their outlook … we’re kind of in a similar boat right here.“They’ve been a winning program for a really long time and we don’t think of them as anything other than that. I mean, it happens to be the Packers and the Seahawks, so it’s a big deal. We’ve had some great matchups in the past, so we’ve got to play good football.”Seattle, ranked 14th in the AP Pro32, is a 2½-point favorite over No. 13 Green Bay.SEAHAWKS, 26-23KNOCKOUT POOL: Green Bay did the job for us on Sunday, and now we go with ARIZONA. What? Look who the Cardinals are facing.No. 23 Denver (plus 7) at No. 5 Los Angeles ChargersChargers might be “the other team” in LA, but they’re very solid.BEST BET: CHARGERS Rashan Gary Jersey , 30-19No. 7 Minnesota (plus 2 1-2) at No. 10 ChicagoIf Bears win this one, we’ll start believing.UPSET SPECIAL: VIKINGS, 22-20No. 4 Pittsburgh (minus 4 1-2) at No. 24 JacksonvilleDo Steelers remember playoff matchup with Jaguars? Is Pittsburgh the Steel City?STEELERS, 34-20No. 2 Kansas City (plus 2 1-2) at No. 3 Los Angeles RamsGame moved from Mexico back to LA. Expect lots of scoring.RAMS, 40-36No. 8 Carolina (minus 3 1-2) at No. 25 DetroitPanthers need turnaround coming off real stinker. They’ll get it.PANTHERS, 26-24No. 15 Dallas (plus 3) at No. 19 AtlantaFalcons need turnaround coming off real stinker. They’ll also get it.FALCONS, 26-19No. 16 Philadelphia (plus 9) at No. 1 New OrleansEagles need turnaround coming off real stinker. Sorry, not here.SAINTS, 37-27No. 12 Tennessee (plus 2 1-2) at No. 18 Indianapolis.Pro Picks is certain this looks like a crazy choice after what Titans did to Patriots. Still …COLTS, 21-20No. 9 Houston (minus 2 1-2) at No. 11 WashingtonTwo clubs that can begin thinking playoffs with victory here.TEXANS, 23-17No. 26 Tampa Bay (plus 1) at No. 28 New York GiantsAt least Giants don’t have to face that other Tampa team, USF.GIANTS, 26-24No. 32 Oakland (plus 4) at No. 31 ArizonaLiked how Cardinals played at KC. Raiders ain’t Chiefs, so …CARDINALS, 20-10No. 17 Cincinnati (OFF) at No. 20 BaltimoreFlacco, Jackson or RG3 as Ravens QB? Won’t matter against Bungles’ defense.RAVENS, 29-23