CHICAGO — In the NFL draft, it’s not when you go but where, and new Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Hundley can look to his tutor for further explanation.
Hundley, out of UCLA, was drafted by the Packers in the fifth round, 147th overall, a surprise for many who projected the athletic passer as a second- or third-round pick. The Packers traded up 19 spots to select Hundley.
Baylor quarterback Bryce Petty waited 103 picks before he was drafted Saturday by the New York Jets, where he’ll compete for time with Geno Smith, Ryan Fitzpatrick and reunite with college tight end Jace Amaro.
Boise State running back Jay Ajayi, downgraded because of knee concerns, was a fifth-round pick to the Miami Dolphins. The aggressive, physical back could be a complement to starter Lamar Miller.
Petty put up big numbers in the Bears’ spread offense but concerns about his accuracy and adapting to the passing principles of the pro-style offense in the NFL caused Petty to dive into the fourth round. The Jets traded up one spot to select Petty.
Medical concerns over the long-term durability of Pitt offensive tackle T.J. Clemmings, who has a fractured foot, caused him to sink into the fourth round before being selected by the Minnesota Vikings. Clemmings, ranked 50th by NFLDraftScout.com, was the 110th pick, one ahead of New England Patriots offensive guard Tre Jackson, the Florida State product.
The Titans began the third day of the draft with Auburn defensive tackle Angelo Blackson at pick 100 and picked Minnesota running back David Cobb 138th. Blackson’s former Tigers teammate Gabe Wright landed with the Detroit Lions at 113.
New England spent three of its first four picks on defensive linemen before grabbing Jackson, including their first fourth-rounder, Arkansas defensive end Trey Flowers.
LSU offensive guard La’el Collins was still on the board in the fifth round. Collins, a first-rounder based on NFLDraftScout.com projections, was due to meet Baton Rouge police Monday as part of the investigation into the murder of his ex-girlfriend. Collins has not been named as a suspect.
Seattle nabbed a pair of offensive linemen Saturday — San Diego State offensive tackle Terry Poole and West Virginia guard Mark Glowinski. The Rams drafted a third offensive tackle among their first six selections — Iowa’s Andrew Donnal — with the 119th pick.