The Packers have both of their first-round picks under contract.

Safety Darnell Savage https://www.thepackersfanshop.com/Marcedes-Lewis-Jersey , the No. 21 pick last Thursday, was the first first-round pick in the league to sign a contract and No. 12 overall pick Rashan Gary became the second to do so. The Packers announced both signings along with those of four other picks with rookie minicamp opening on Friday.Gary was a highly touted recruit to Michigan out of New Jersey and moved into the starting lineup during his final two seasons with the Wolverines. He had his share of big plays up front, but his production didn’t always match the athletic ability that helped land him in the top half of the first round.Gary was a defensive lineman for Michigan, but there are plans to use him at outside linebacker with the Packers. There’s also been a report that he may need shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum, but Gary said he’s fine after being drafted last week.In addition to previously reported signings, the Packers also announced that fifth-round defensive lineman Kingsley Keke has signed a four-year deal. Keke had seven sacks for Texas A&M last season. GREEN BAY, Wis. — Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said his veteran additions on defense during free agency gave him more flexibility with his draft picks https://www.thepackersfanshop.com , but it didn’t necessarily mean he would shy away from a defensive player in the first round if someone he liked was there.In the end, he liked two.Packers NFL Draft CoverageGreen Bay Packers 2019 NFL Draft gradesGreen Bay Packers 2019 NFL draft capsulesPackers close out 2019 draft, select LB Summers in seventh roundPackers add CB Hollman, RB Williams in sixth roundPackers address defense in fifth round, select DL Kingsley KekePackers use third-round pick to select TE Jace SternbergerPackers draft versatile OL Elgton Jenkins in second roundPotential Packers Day 2 picks in 2019 NFL draftPackers trade up, draft safety Darnell Savage at No. 21 overallPackers select Rashan Gary with 12th overall pick in 2019 NFL draftAfter Green Bay selected rush specialist Rashan Gary at 12th overall, the Packers traded up from No. 30 overall to select safety Darnell Savage out of Maryland with the 21st pick.Green Bay gave up its 30th overall pick and two fourth-round selections (No. 114 overall Green Bay Packers Customized Jerseys , No. 118) to move up in the first round and take Seattle’s place at No. 21.Savage could fill a keen need at safety. He ran a 4.36-second 40-yard dash at the scouting combine and had been moving up draft boards since. He had seven interceptions over the last two years for the Terrapins. Last season, he was a second-team All-Big Ten pick after picking off four passes, breaking up two more and finishing with 52 tackles.Speaking at the combine in February, Savage was asked if there were any NFL players he patterned his game after. His response? Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson, Amos’ running-mate last season in Chicago.“I kind of feel like he does a lot and I do a lot,” Savage said of Jackson. “We both bring speed, aggressiveness Green Bay Packers T-Shirts , instincts, make plays on the ball. I really enjoy watching him. I really study his game.”During free agency, Gutekunst signed four potential starters in outside linebackers Za’Darius Smith and Preston Smith, safety Adrian Amos and offensive lineman Billy Turner. The defense began to show some promise last season under new coordinator Mike Pettine but still ranked 22nd in points and 18th in yards allowed.Gary and Savage should help a team that also watched longtime rush specialist Clay Matthews leave in free agency.