Packers move up again, take Vanderbilt CB Hayward

Published: Apr 27, 2012 at 04:26 PM

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - The Green Bay Packers traded up for the second time Friday, making a deal with New England that allowed them to take Vanderbilt cornerback Casey Hayward in the second round of the NFL draft.

The 5-11, 192-pound Hayward had 15 interceptions in four seasons with the Commodores.

The Packers sent their third-round pick, the No. 90 overall pick, to the Patriots for No. 62 overall pick near the end of the second round. They also gave New England their fifth-rounder, No. 163 overall.

Green Bay also moved up in the second round earlier Friday, taking Michigan State defensive lineman Jerel Worthy with the No. 51 overall pick in the second round of the NFL draft on Friday. The 6-2, 308-pound Worthy had 12 sacks and 27.5 tackles for losses in three seasons for the Spartans.

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