Unpacking Future Packers: No. 10, Houston CB Latrell McCutchin Sr

McCutchin is passionate about the game of football and he's a physical player. Those two things shine through when watching McCutchin in run support. He's quick to read and react and fly downhill to stick his nose in on the action. This past season he recorded 15 stops.

"McCutchin is a quality run defender, and those traits were best exhibited in the rivalry game vs. Rice’s option scheme last September," Helwick said. "In that contest, McCutchin totaled a career-high 11 tackles, immediately sniffing out the location of the ball play after play and pursuing it with an impressive burst of speed. He is a quick decision-maker vs. the run and prefers to commit to a location on a moment’s notice, leading to high-risk, high-reward plays."

During his career, McCutchin logged 385 snaps on special teams and recorded eight tackles. He also blocked a pair of field goals. With his athleticism, toughness and passion, McCutchin could quickly become an ace on special teams.

"The traits that make him so effective against the run also translate to special teams," Helwick said. "McCutchin blocked multiple kicks last year, recognizing the path of least resistance pre-snap and subsequently attacking with that same burst of speed."

Fit with the Packers

It would be somewhat surprising if the Packers don't take two cornerbacks in the upcoming draft. From a size and athleticism standpoint, McCutchin checks the boxes for what Green Bay is looking for in a boundary cornerback. Add in his physicality and special teams experience, and McCutchin would be a great value pick in the fifth or sixth round.

"There are a multitude of reasons to draft McCutchin, and one is athleticism," Helwick said. "He certainly escalated his stock at the Combine with a strong 40-yard dash and elite vertical jump and broad jump showings. Combine his athleticism with the unteachable length he offers, and he has the toolbox to serve as an effective boundary corner in the league. From a football perspective, McCutchin offers stickiness in the coverage game (especially in man), aggressiveness as a run defender, and thrives as a willing special teams savant."

McCutchin is coming off a career year, and it could point to a player on the rise. As a rookie, he could provide an immediate impact on special teams, while providing quality depth behind Nixon, St. Juste, and Valentine. If Nixon and Valentine both walk in free agency, he could step into a more prominent role during his second year in the league.

At the very least, you are adding a player who will play on special teams and has exciting tools to work with. That's great value in the middle of Day 3 of the draft.

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