I agree 100%. Besides Gary, as far as all of the others you mentioned plus Reed I am holding judgement until it plays out. Having an opinion as far as liking or disliking a draft pick is just that. Your personal opinion. What we will never know is if the player someone may have preferred be drafted would have eventually been better or worse for the team. I also agree with the so far so good sentiment. I am cautiously optimistic that the trend continues for years and victories to come.
There were quite a few Packer fans that didn't like the Gary pick. I think it was more that they just didn't fully understand it. I threw Clifford in there, because it he is a very recent draft pick, that the media and Packer fans totally blasted, before he even put on a helmet. Will he be successful in the NFL? As you pointed out, I am going to wait to decide that, but so far, he has looked like a decent 5th round pick.
Post draft grades and even post year 1 grades are pretty silly IMO. A player, as well as a draft class should be given 2-4 years before an evaluation means a whole lot. Hell, Davante Adams would be washing cars, had some Packers fans had their way after his first few years in GB.
Being a star college player doesn't always equal being a star NFL player. The same with just being an average college player, doesn't always mean you won't make it in the NFL. I am under the assumption that what is between the ears of a player is an important trait that Gute, TT and the Packers organization covet. A high football IQ can offset lessor talent, as well as motivation for improving and learning.