Pack Attack

Some interesting prospects here... I'm excited that the Packers brought in the Badgers' Ken Debauche to challenge Jon Ryan for punting duties. Even if he doesn't make the team, it will give him a chance to show his stuff for other clubs.

Ahman Green's cousin from Nebraska, the long snapper from Notre Dame and the Georgia Running back are also very intriguing prospects. The Packers might find a diamond in the rough here.

Since I'm too new, apparently, to post links, here's the list from the Journal Sentinel:

Jake Allen, WR, Mississippi College: 6-4, 185 pounds, 4.56 40-yard dash. Left as the Div. III school's career leader in receptions, receiving yards and touchdown catches after catching 61 passes for 1,254 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Brennan Carvalho, C, Portland State: 6-1, 294, 5.00. Three-time first-team all-Big Sky Conference selection and two-time all-American was not invited to the combine but played in the Hula Bowl. Has played both guard and center.

Ken Debauche, P, Wisconsin: 6-1, 218, 4.95. Averaged 42.5 yards, which ranks second all-time at Wisconsin. Only 115 of 231 attempts were returned. Can also hold.

Tierre Green, S, Nebraska: 6-1, 198, 4.32. Cousin of former Packers RB Ahman Green made 54 tackles last season and finished his career with 35 kickoff returns for a 20.6 average and a 114-yard rushing game as a redshirt freshman in 2004.

Rod Harper, WR, Murray State: 6-1, 208, 4.45. Learned in January a problem with his JUCO transfer would cost him his senior season. Was MVP of powerhouse Southeast (Bradenton, Fla.) High School team when 25th overall pick Mike Jenkins (CB) of South Florida was a senior.

Joey Haynos, TE, Maryland: 6-8, 259, 4.87. Mammoth former prep basketball standout was second on Terps with 27 catches for 287 yards. Invited to combine and Hula Bowl.

J.J. Jansen, LS, Notre Dame: 6-3, 254, 4.79. Took over at long snapper for the Irish midway through the 2005 season and has never had a botched snap on any of his 300-odd attempts between punts and field goals.

Danny Lansanah, LB, Connecticut243, 4.72. Was an all-Big East choice after totaling 121 tackles (14 for losses) in 13 games with two sacks and four interceptions.

Kregg Lumpkin, RB, Georgia: 5-11 1/2, 242, 4.64. After rushing for 798 yards and six touchdowns in 162 carries as a junior, was stuck in a rotation and only had 44 yards in 12 carries in 2007.

Durrell Mapp, LB, North Carolina: 6-1, 277, 4.71. Second-team All-ACC player that led the Tar Heels in tackles each of the past two seasons (132 in '07).

Marcus Riley, LB, Fresno State: 6-0, 224, 4.66. WAC defensive player of the year with 132 total tackles (64 solo), including 15 tackles for a loss. Cousin of former Pro Bowl receiver Henry Ellard (Rams, Redskins). Highlight-reel hit on Hawaii QB Colt Brennan is a YouTube sensation.

Mike Peterson, TE/FB, Northwest Missouri St.: 6-2, 247, 4.59. Walked on at the Div. II school after five years away from the game. Will be 26 in November.

Taj Smith, WR, Syracuse: 6-0 3/8, 187 pounds, 4.58. Turned pro after just one year at Syracuse, where he had 44 catches, 822 receiving yards and five touchdowns. Will turn 25 in September.