Ex-Packers star Donald Driver recalls 'ups and downs' of NFL Draft experience

Former Green Bay Packers star Donald Driver talks to Fox News Digital about his NFL Draft experience.

Donald Driver was one of the most fearsome wide receivers the Green Bay Packers have had in recent memory. He went to the Pro Bowl four times and was on the team’s 2010 Super Bowl run.

He had 743 catches for 10,137 yards and 61 touchdowns. The numbers he put up and the accolades he received may have come as a surprise. He was not a wide receiver who was projected to become an NFL star. In fact, the Alcorn State alum was selected in the seventh round of the 1999 draft. There were 24 wide receivers selected before him.

Driver recalled to Fox News Digital what his NFL Draft experience was like as others like him await their names being called between Thursday night and Saturday evening.

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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver (Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports)

"Mine was ups and downs," Driver said. "I think it was exciting in the beginning, because you know that you have the opportunity to play at the highest level and this has always been a kid’s dream to play in the NFL. But then, during the process, it could be the most stressful just sitting there waiting for your name to be called.

"But I think once your name is called, then it’s the greatest feeling in the world, because now you have this opportunity to play the game and hopefully play it for a very long time and play it at a high level."

Out of the wide receiver draft class, only Torry Holt had more receiving yards than Driver. Other names in the class included David Boston (pick No. 8), Peerless Price (pick No. 53), Marty Booker (pick No. 78), Brandon Stokley (pick No. 105), Na Brown (pick No. 130), Darran