Thompson's favorite position: wide receiver

Based on quantity, Ted Thompson has paid the most attention to the wide receiver position during his three years heading up the Packers' drafts. That has been followed closely by linebacker and guard.

Here is a breakdown, by position, of the number of players drafted among Thompson's 34 overall draft choices from 2005-'07.

Receivers 6
Guards 5
Linebackers 5
Safeties 4
Defensive tackles 2
Defensive ends 2
Cornerbacks 2
Quarterbacks 2
Running backs 2
Fullbacks 1
Tight ends 1
Tackles 1
Place-kickers 1

-- Mike Vandermause, mvandermause@greenbaypressgazette.com