NFL Mock Draft

1. Texans: Bryce Young, QB, Alabama

2. Bears: Will Anderson, EDGE, Alabama

3. Seahawks: Jalen Carter, EDGE, Georgia

4. Lions: CJ Stroud, QB, Ohio State

5. Eagles: Myles Murphy, EDGE, Clemson

6. Panthers: Will Levis, QB, Kentucky

7. Jaguars: Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State

8. Cardinals: Tyree Wilson, EDGE, Texas Tech

9. Colts: Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida

10. Falcons: Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern

11. Packers: Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU

12. Raiders: Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia

13. Texans: Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson

14. Steelers: Paris Johnson, OT, Ohio State

15. Lions: Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia

16. Chargers: Dawand Jones, OT, Ohio State

17. Patriots: Jordan Addison, WR, USC

18. Commanders: Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon

19. Bucs: Isaiah Foskey, EDGE, Notre Dame

20. Seahawks: Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida

21. Titans: Michael Mayer, TE, Notre Dame

22. Jets: Trenton Simpson, LB, Clemson

23. Giants: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State

24. Broncos: Cody Mauch, OT, North Dakota State

25. Ravens: Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina

26. Bengals: Antonio Johnson, S, Texas A&M

27. Cowboys: Clark Phillips, CB, Utah

28. Chiefs: Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma

29. Vikings: Rome Odunze, WR, Washington

30. Bills: Brian Branch, S, Alabama

31. Eagles: Bijon Robinson, RB, Texas

Packers Mock Draft

This has been a bad performance this season by the Packers. There will be a lot of changes this offseason and the draft is a part of that. Here is my current Packers mock draft as of now:

 

1) Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern

This would be cool, as Peter’s grandfather Bob, was a guy cog on the offensive line during the Lombardi years. The Packers may have found a right tackle of the future in Yosh Njiman, but they very easily could want an upgrade. Even if they do really like Yosh at right tackle, the team is in cap hell next season at about $30 mil over the cap. David Bakhtiari is aging and extremely expensive and could be a cap casualty. I see the Packers taking one or two offensive linemen in the draft with one of the picks being high. Skoronski is a big-time offensive tackle prospect and would be a starter from day one.

 2) Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia

If the Packers can’t get Michael Mayer, Darnell Washington is a good consolation prize. If only the Packers could trade tight end rooms with Georgia. Green Bay also loves taking Georgia guys, having taken Eric Stokes, Quay Walker and Devonte Wyatt in the first round the past two seasons. He has a great combination of size and speed. While he has potential as a pass catcher, he really will make his mark as a blocker. As for the Packers tight end room, everyone is a free agent outside of Josiah Deguara. I like Marcedes Lewis as a blocker, but he is old. Washington could fit right in as a blocker. I like Big Bob Tonyan, but he is not really starting caliber and his 2020 season looks more like a fluke. I do think he has a role on this team if he wants to come back on the cheap, though. Washington could come in and grow along with Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs and form a formidable passing attack for the Green & Gold.

3)               3) Josh Downs, WR, North Carolina

The Packers could use another wide receiver in addition to picking Washington. Green Bay drafted three receivers last year—Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs and Samori Toure—all of whom have a future on the team. Those three are also the only wide receivers under contract for 2023. While Aaron Rodgers may want both Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb back, they don’t really move the needle and the organization may want to go in a different direction. I think another year in the system for those three will be huge, but they could use one more weapon. Due to his slight frame (5-10, 171), he will likely be relegated to slot receiver in the NFL. Considering Watson and Doubs are outside receivers, this makes sense. He is explosive and was very productive at UNC. One downside would be his blocking would need to improve and the Packers like to draft receivers who can block.

4)           4) Devon Achane, RB, Texas A&M

You might be thinking “why a running back?” Well, despite being the best playmaker on a struggling Packers offense, Aaron Jones may very easily be a cap casualty because they did his contract where the team could easily move on from him after two years. With Green Bay in cap hell, Jones very easily could be moved on from. If so, then Achane would fill in as the lightning to AJ Dillon’s thunder. To quote the remake of The Longest Yard, he’s so fast, he makes fast people look not fast. He could find himself in day two territory, though, so this could be wishful thinking.

5)              5) Ji'Ayir Brown, S, Penn State

Another possible wishful thinking pick. Brown could come in and contribute right away. Green Bay’s safety play this season has been so abysmal. Unfortunately, Darnell Savage’s fifth year option was picked up and he has been awful this season and Adrian Amos’ play has fallen off a cliff. Rudy Ford has been a savior of sorts at safety. He makes plays every game. Still, a running mate for Ford (if he is a starter for the future) because one is desperately needed.

7a) Trey Palmer, WR, Nebraska

Palmer, a transfer from LSU, recently declared for the NFL Draft. He has a ton of talent and has had one of the best seasons in Nebraska history at wide receiver. He does most of his damage in the slot, which is what the Packers could use. All Green Bay has under contract for next year are the three rookies from the 2021 draft class. It wouldn’t surprise me to see multiple receivers taken. He does need to correct his drops, though, as he has a 14 percent drop way, which is obviously way too high and will push him to day three. If that can be corrected, he could be a really good receiver.

7b) Cory Durden, DL, North Carolina State

Green Bay always takes a defensive lineman at some point in the draft. You can never have too many defensive linemen. They also need to find someone who can stop the run. I like Reed, but he is a free agent. Devonte Wyatt will hopefully be better in year two. Kenny Clark should be back to being the man.

7c) Sav'ell Smalls, EDGE, Washington

The Packers should take an EDGE at some point too. I like what I have seen from last year’s draft pick Kingsley Enagbare and Rashan Gary emerged into one of the league’s best pass rushers before his injury. He won’t be himself for a bit after coming back, so another EDGE is a must. They could take one higher than the last pick in the draft, but it will depend on how the board falls.