Packers Reportedly Speak with WR Jalen Saunders at Senior Bowl

The Packers continue scouting work at the Senior Bowl this week, talking with Oklahoma WR Jalen Saunders.

Despite his small size, the 5-foot-9, 164 pound receiver might have a leg up on the competition. Per Ty Dunne of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Saunders's uncle was current Packers receiver James Jones's position coach in college and Saunders is friends with Jones.

Saunders, who had 123 receptions for over 1500 yards over the past two seasons, believes he would fit in well with the Packers.

"I think I’d thrive in Green Bay’s offense really well. I’ve always watched the Packers play and feel I could play for them....I have a good football IQ. I know how to read defenses before the snap. I’m myself."

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Brian's picture

January 23, 2014 at 05:18 pm

Midget league

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Pack12's picture

January 23, 2014 at 05:30 pm

Totally agree.

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Evan's picture

January 23, 2014 at 05:31 pm

I think I was 5'9", 164 lbs in 6th grade.

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The TKstinator's picture

January 23, 2014 at 06:21 pm

I am 5-11, 170 lbs at age 47.

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Evan's picture

January 23, 2014 at 06:24 pm

Ha. I was a fat kid.

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The TKstinator's picture

January 23, 2014 at 07:34 pm

To quote the great TT: "more like: phat, yo!"

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cLowNEY42's picture

January 23, 2014 at 06:30 pm

Jody's replacement.

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Phatgzus's picture

January 23, 2014 at 09:00 pm

Not sure if typo or rqnging into new realms of dickishness...

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dickishness's picture

January 24, 2014 at 06:14 am

Stay outta my realms!

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Phatgzus's picture

January 24, 2014 at 10:11 pm

Lol. Someone's gotta keep 'em inviting and clean out the cow pies.

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Churd's picture

January 23, 2014 at 07:19 pm

I actually wouldn't mind taking a late roun flier on him. As an OU fan I've seen him play plenty and he plays bigger than his measurables. He's like a smaller faster version of Randall Cobb. Plus he'd help in the return game.

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Sanguine camper's picture

January 23, 2014 at 09:05 pm

Think kick returner! Maybe TT and MM are getting serious about the Packers woeful special teams.

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RC Packer Fan's picture

January 24, 2014 at 07:04 am

I like what I have seen from Saunders. He is more of a slot type of WR. He is small, but fast. He has shown good return ability.

I wouldn't mind seeing the Packers taking him in the mid to late rounds. Make him a return specialist and role player on offense.

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PackerPete's picture

January 24, 2014 at 09:22 am

Late rounds would be ok. I don't think he can take the physical punishment, though, and certainly wouldn't help in the red zone. But PR and mid field slot WR may be worth a shot.

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Calabasa's picture

January 24, 2014 at 09:32 am

Can somebody say "UDFA?"

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