"I've got a lot of appreciation for Jordan Love," Clifford said. It should help as he transitions into a role behind a first-time starter. Hendrickson said Clifford's personality was a significant draw for the Packers' locker room. He was a finalist for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year award last season. His arm was not rated highly, but Clifford’s mobility and intangibles were coveted. "We got him at a good spot where we valued him," Packers director-football operations Milt Hendrickson said.Īt 6-foot-2, 211 pounds, Clifford ran a 4.57 40 before the draft. Many projected him to be an undrafted free agent entering this weekend. The run on quarterbacks might have prompted Gutekunst to use his fifth-round pick. He was the 11th quarterback selected in this draft, tied with the 1995 draft for most ever. Clifford, who had a pre-draft visit with the Packers, will give the Packers a backup option along with Danny Etling, the only other quarterback on the Packers roster behind Jordan Love.
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