BRANDON UNDERWOOD, CB, CINCINNATI

6-foot-1, 198 pounds, 4.53 seconds in the 40-yard dash

At a glance: Drafted 187th overall, with a pick the Packers acquired from the New Orleans Saints in a draft-day trade last year. ... Redshirted at Ohio State in 2004, played just one game in 2005 and saw little action in 2006 in eight games. ... Transferred from Ohio State to Cincinnati in 2007 after being told his scholarship would not be renewed by the Buckeyes, reportedly due to academics. ... Sat out '07 season because of NCAA transfer rules. ... Started all 14 games for the Bearcats last season -- eight at safety and six at cornerback. ... Finished with 66 tackles and four interceptions. ... Excellent height for a cornerback but needs to add strength and improve man coverage work.