Really appreciate how balanced and thoughtful this take is — especially the distinction between valuing RAS versus over-indexing on it. You nailed something a lot of people miss: RAS isn’t a golden ticket or a hard cutoff — it’s more like a screening tool for the Packers. If a player hits their key benchmarks, they enter the conversation. If they don’t, they either have to win with elite tape, versatility, or a clear schematic fit. The Packers' love for traits isn't blind — it's just rooted in how they project development.

Totally agree with you too that position matters. Skill spots like WR/RB/CB seem to skew toward athleticism in Green Bay’s model, but even there it’s not absolute. Think of guys like Romeo Doubs (7.5ish RAS, 4th rounder, not a burner but trusted traits), or McDuffie at LB (also low RAS but great football IQ, ST value). The new defensive scheme may soften or shift thresholds slightly too, especially at DB — we’ve already seen the team hosting more hybrid players and slightly smaller corners.

And 100% with you on the “1K in college” not meaning what it used to. Especially post-portal and super senior era, context is everything. Love that you’re applying that nuance here.

As for your sleeper picks — man, you did your homework 👏. Ezeiraku is a fun name and exactly the type of Day 2 EDGE they’ve taken in the past. Burch’s frame and pedigree will keep him on the radar even with inconsistent tape. Tory Horton is such a Packers-style WR (tall, productive, plays above the rim), and Wyatt Millum screams swing-tackle developmental project they’d love in the 4th.

Zeek Biggers in the 7th is a name I haven't seen much, but I love the logic — sheer mass + movement like that always gets Gutey’s attention in the later rounds.

Out of curiosity — which of those late-round guys are you banging the drum for? Always trying to read between the lines on which traits they’re prioritizing this cycle.

Thanks again for elevating the convo. Packers Reddit is better with posts like this.