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Green Bay's coaches value versatility from their offensive linemen, and the team added another player that brings just that with the selection of TCU tackle/guard Marshall Newhouse in the fifth round on Saturday.
Newhouse was drafted with the final pick in the fifth round (169th overall), a compensatory choice that the Packers were awarded last month.
The 6-foot-4, 319-pound Newhouse was a three-year starter for the Horned Frogs, opening all but one contest in his final three seasons. All of his starts came at left tackle, but the Packers plan to work him at both the tackle and guard spots.
"I think just the fact that he graded out real well," offensive line coach James Campen said. "He was very productive, has good length, good size. A very smart, intelligent football player. He does an excellent job of picking up pressures and twists. You can see that; it's pretty evident on film. He's a very good person as well.
"I think with a guy like that, h..
Source: Packers.com
