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Green Bay selects CB Benjamin Morrison in Round 1
- Notre Dame’s Benjamin Morrison would help shore up the secondary: Over 499 coverage snaps across the past two seasons, Morrison was targeted 87 times, allowing just 39 receptions while recording four interceptions and forcing 17 incompletions.
- Multiple picks at wide receiver: The Green Bay wide receiver corps delivered uneven performances throughout 2024, prompting the Packers to potentially seek upgrades this offseason.
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With availability (Jaire Alexander), performance (Eric Stokes) and the general explosiveness of NFC North offenses posing significant concerns, the Packers need to consider making some significant additions this offseason at cornerback.
On the other side of the ball, similar issues plagued the wide receiver group. Two receivers, Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks, ranked in the bottom seven of the league in drops in 2024, while deep threat Christian Watson’s torn ACL leaves his status for the start of the 2025 season in doubt.
With significant questions at both positions, the Packers will likely address their needs through a combination of free agency and the draft. Here is an example of how they can revamp both rooms exclusively through the draft in April.
Round 1, Pick 23: CB Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame
The Packers should begin revamping their cornerback group in Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft, as they sit in the position’s value pocket at Pick 23. Despite having his 2024 campaign cut short by a hip injury in October, Benjamin Morrison has been a standout in coverage. Over 499 coverage snaps across the past two seasons, he was targeted 87 times, allowing just 39 receptions while recording four interceptions and forcing 17 incompletions.
Round 2, Pick 55: WR Jalen Royals, Utah State
The Green Bay wide receiver corps delivered uneven performances throughout 2024, prompting the Packers to potentially seek upgrades this offseason. Royals presents another value option for Green Bay, as a foot injury ended his 2024 season in Week 8. Known for his quickness and agility, Royals excels as a precise route-runner and an after-catch threat. Equally impressive is his ability to win contested situations, as he hauled in 26 receptions on 43 contested targets since the start of 2023.
Round 3, Pick 87: CB Mello Dotson, Kansas
Doston brings NFL-caliber size at 6-foot-1 and 190 pounds, along with impressive ball production during his time at Kansas. Over the past two seasons with the Jayhawks, he recorded nine interceptions and forced 20 incompletions.
Round 4, Pick 123: RB Damien Martinez, Miami FL
Martinez capped off an impressive senior season at Miami by forcing 42 missed tackles and averaging 4.5 yards after contact per carry. He also added eight forced missed tackles on just 19 receptions.
Round 5, Pick 160: C Seth McLaughlin, Ohio State
McLaughlin transferred to Ohio State from Alabama in 2024, showing significant improvement in his all-around game before a torn Achilles ended his season in November. While he may not contribute immediately in 2025 as he recovers, his long-term potential is evident. In 10 games with the Buckeyes, he allowed no sacks and just one quarterback hit.
Round 6, Pick 199: Edge Elijah Alston, Miami FL
Alston recorded 17 total pressures on 147 pass-rush snaps with Miami last season, finishing with a 13.6% win rate.
Round 7, Pick 251: WR Ja’Corey Brooks, Louisville
Brooks boasts a sizable frame at 6-foot-3 and 195 pounds, which he used to dominate in contested catch situations for Louisville in 2024. The former Alabama transfer hauled in 17 of his 27 contested targets last season while forcing 10 missed tackles after the catch.
The Green Bay Packers have selected cornerback Benjamin Morrison in the first round of the NFL Draft. Morrison, known for his speed, agility, and ball-hawking skills, is expected to bolster the Packers’ secondary and provide much-needed depth at the cornerback position.With this pick, the Packers are hoping to solidify their defense and improve their pass coverage, which was a weakness last season. Morrison’s ability to shut down opposing receivers and make plays on the ball will be a valuable asset to the Packers’ defensive unit.
Fans are excited to see Morrison in action and are hopeful that he will make an immediate impact on the field. With his talent and potential, Morrison has the potential to become a key player for the Packers for years to come. Congratulations to Benjamin Morrison on being selected in the first round by the Green Bay Packers! #GoPackGo #NFLDraft
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#Green #Bay #selects #Benjamin #MorrisonTrump selects Dearborn Muslim cleric for inauguration prayer
A Muslim cleric in Michigan will reportedly deliver a prayer during President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony.
Imam Husham Al-Husainy of the Karbalaa Islamic Education Center in Dearborn will be one of four faith leaders to deliver a benediction prayer during Trump’s inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C., according to Matthew Foldi of the Washington Reporter.
Al-Husainy is the second faith leader from Michigan selected by Trump to participate in the main ceremony. The other, Rev. Lorenzo Sewell of 180 Church in Detroit, will also deliver a benediction during the ceremony.
Al-Husainy could not immediately be reached for comment.
Trump courted Michigan’s Arab American population as part of his bid to win the state in November, playing to frustrations over the Biden-Harris administration’s inability to end Israel’s war in Gaza.
Ahead of the election, Al-Husainy spoke in support of Trump.
“I am supporting Donald Trump because he opposes gay marriage and he is the most Christian person in the election,” Al-Husainy said, according to the Hill. “He will return us to conservative values, and I am a Muslim and I will stand with whoever opposes gay marriage.”
The other two faith leaders delivering benediction prayers during the ceremony are Rabbi Ari Berman, president of Yeshiva University in New York, and Rev. Frank Mann, a priest in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, according to Foldi.
Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan and Rev. Franklin Graham, the son of the late evangelist Billy Graham, will deliver the invocation.
One of the biggest names in the inauguration ceremony program is country star Carrie Underwood, who will be performing “America the Beautiful.”
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Dearborn Muslim cleric Sheikh Ahmad Hammoud to deliver a prayer at his upcoming inauguration ceremony. This decision has sparked controversy and debate among Americans, with some praising Trump for reaching out to the Muslim community and others criticizing the selection as a pandering move.Hammoud, who is known for his moderate and inclusive teachings, has been an outspoken advocate for interfaith dialogue and understanding. He has worked tirelessly to bridge the gap between Muslims and non-Muslims in the Dearborn community, which has one of the largest Arab-American populations in the country.
In a statement, Trump’s transition team praised Hammoud for his dedication to promoting peace and unity, and expressed confidence that his presence at the inauguration would send a powerful message of inclusivity and diversity.
However, some Trump supporters have voiced their displeasure with the decision, arguing that a Muslim cleric has no place at an American presidential inauguration. Others have accused Trump of pandering to the Muslim community in an effort to improve his image.
Despite the controversy, Hammoud remains steadfast in his commitment to fostering understanding and cooperation among all Americans. He sees his selection for the inauguration prayer as an opportunity to promote tolerance and acceptance in a time of heightened political division.
The inauguration ceremony is set to take place on January 20th, and Hammoud’s prayer is sure to be a momentous and potentially divisive moment in the proceedings. Only time will tell how his presence will be received by the American public.
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