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Joining the Green Bay Packers' new 3-4 defense has proven to be one learning experience after another for sixth-round draft choice Jarius Wynn.
Loaded with raw but impressive athletic ability, Wynn first had to focus on the responsibilities of a defensive end in the 3-4, which differ from those in the 4-3 scheme he played in college at Georgia.
Then when the coaching staff got a look at his natural pass-rush skills, they began working him as one of two down linemen in the nickel defense, where he rushes from the interior like a 4-3 defensive tackle, another change from his previous defensive end duties that featured him attacking off the edge.
For a young, 22-year-old kid who just three years ago was playing at Georgia Military College before getting two seasons in at the Division I level, it's understandable things have been a bit overwhelming at times. But so far Wynn is holding his own and keeping himself in the running to earn a spot on the final 53-man..
Source: Packers.com