From the prototypical height and weight thresholds that the Packers typically covet at receiver, the selection of Jayden Reed was a bit out of the norm considering he’s under 6-0 tall and weighs less than 195 pounds. But Reed’s speed and versatility make him an excellent fit for the Matt LaFleur offense and what it wants to accomplish.
Reed has spent the majority of offseason programs and the first two training camp practices lined up in the slot. This, in part, is due to Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs spending a lot of their time on the boundary, but also, LaFleur wants to make sure Reed — and all rookies — can handle and consistently perform specific responsibilities before more is added to their plates.
