There is a very strong chance the Green Bay Packers will add an edge rusher in the 2022 NFL draft. Still well over the salary cap, the team is in jeopardy of losing one of their top edge rushers in Za’Darius Smith or Preston Smith. The Packers will hope to keep at least one of their top pass-rushers to pair with Rashan Gary next season, but even then, expect them to draft one to get the developmental process started. An intriguing option is San Diego State’s Cameron Thomas.
Thomas is coming off a remarkable 2021 season in which he logged 71 tackles, 20.5 tackles for loss, and 10.5 sacks. He was eventually named the 2021 Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year for his incredible production. Thomas has generated some first-round buzz, but in a deep edge class, he will likely be a day two pick.
Thomas only participated in the bench press at this year’s NFL combine after injuring his hamstring at the Senior Bowl. He logged 24 reps – a solid number that topped another…