The 2020 season may not be as good as many expect, so let’s get the ball rolling on an early 2021 mock draft for the Green Bay Packers. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on NFL Mocks and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. With the NFL landscape taking shape and team’s needs becoming more clear with each passing week, this is a good time of the year to take a sneak peak at who the Green Bay Packers’ could be selecting in the upcoming draft. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on Green Bay Packers and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Hamler has game-changing speed that Rodgers’ incredible accuracy to all levels of the field can fully take advantage of. The Green Bay Packers went bold in the 2020 NFL Draft by not drafting a single wide receiver to help Aaron Rodgers. The Green Bay Packers hold the third-to-last pick in the first round and have seven picks between the fourth and seventh rounds, making GM Brian Gutekunst a likely candidate to move around the draft board in two weeks. The Green Bay Packers exceeded expectations in the 2019 season, finishing 13-3 and reaching the NFC Championship game under first-year head coach Matt LaFleur. The 2020 NFL Draft will offer LaFleur further opportunity to help shape his roster’s identity. He resurfaced as a linebacker at rival Utah, where he totaled 164 tackles and five interceptions last season. Here is a closer look at the Packers' mock draft: NFL DRAFT BIG BOARD: Ranking the top 100 prospects in 2020, (Getty Images) This is definitely not helped by some bad free agency and draft moves, but there are long stretches the last few years where he simply isn’t very good. Green Bay has a pressing need for a No. Kamal Martin, LB, Minnesota The 6-5, 322-pound Jackson started every game for the Trojans the last two seasons, even after donating bone marrow to his sister the summer before last season. Outside of Davante Adams, the production this season has been quite sporadic and another weapon could do wonders for Aaron Rodgers and Matt LaFleur. Are they moving on from Rodgers in the near future? Linebacker was near the top of the list, especially with Blake Martinez walking in free agency. Bernard started his career as a running back for BYU before sitting out the 2017 season for violating the team's honor code. The Packers still have future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers at quarterback, and he could use more dynamic targets at wide receiver and tight end. Green Bay needs a steady presence opposite David Bakthiari, and depth on the offensive line has been an issue in recent seasons. 5-174: Marquez Valdes-Scantling, WR (USF) By: Kyle Crabbs. Green Bay should aim to add more pass-catching depth around Aaron Rodgers in the 2020 NFL Draft. 2-44: Elgton Jenkins, OL (Mississippi State) Moss could work in a rotation with Jace Sternberger and Marcedes Lewis. There are conceivably a few ways the Packers could go with this pick: defensive tackle, wide receiver or offensive tackle. Kenneth Murray is playing some football." Your privacy is safe with us. 6-185: Ka’dar Hollman, CB (Toledo) This mock draft will be updated occasionally. Another potential early round option is inside linebacker. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 23: Darnay Holmes #1 and Stephan Blaylock #4 of the UCLA Bruins tackle Michael Pittman Jr. #6 of the USC Trojans during the first half of a game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 23, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. LaFleur got Aaron Jones more involved, Aaron Rodgers played efficient football, and the Smith brothers were fantastic rushing the passer all season long. 4-133: J’Mon Moore, WR (Missouri) The Packers won 13 games and a playoff bye in 2019, and yet, it still feels like they underachieved. Green Bay Packers 2020 NFL Draft Grade: “The First Step is the Hardest” 1 (26). Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Getty Images Green Bay Packers 2020 NFL Draft: Green Bay Packers 2020 mock drafts, last year draft recap, Green Bay Packers draft needs, 2020 draft trades. There were a few needs that many believed the Packers would address in the offseason. We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like. He ran a 4.52 in the 40 at the NFL Combine, an excellent time given his 6-2, 213-pound frame. Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved. Many … 6 (209). He’s a dynamic talent with the range that could be a steal if he gets back to where he was pre-injury.”, The chase down by Dylan Moses tho… pic.twitter.com/SS2hTr8Iru, “This defense is among the league’s most improved units in many ways, but they still need a three-down, sideline-to-sideline playmaker at the second level. 3-75: Jace Sternberger, TE (Texas A&M) Instead, LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst drafted Rodgers’ potential successor in Jordan Love and focused on building like the 49ers in the run game, selecting running back A.J. Believe it or not, in mid-November there are plenty of 2020 mock drafts floating around out there. There’s also a chance Equanimeous St. Brown breaks out this season. Your privacy is safe with us. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images), INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 25: General manager Brian Gutekunst of the Green Bay Packers speaks to the media at the Indiana Convention Center on February 25, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/sporting_news/8c/c7/thaddeus-moss-081818-getty-ftrjpg_ueogak1g8skm1a8prmkjy3e2o.jpg?t=1323754223&w=500&quality=80. Up to Date Salary Cap Info | Up to Date Contract Info. Ex teammates, coaches, management offer very politically correct comments about him, but he has none of the praise that a QB of his stature should have compared to guys like the Mannings, Brady, Brees, Favre, etc. Still, it doesn’t feel like enough, and it may cost the Packers, as Rodgers probably has just a few more years left in his career. He has a skill set comparable to Michael Gallup, and the Packers sorely need a weapon opposite of Davante Adams.”, Brandon Aiyuk put on a SHOW as Arizona State got the victory! After focusing primarily on the defense last April, how does the team approach the upcoming draft with a number of needs on offense? The Packers need a jolt of youth pretty much everywhere on the offensive side of the ball and with Bryan Bulaga entering free agency, the team could find a fit in Houston’s Josh Jones at the end of the first round. After all of this, the pressure will be on for the receiver room. Up to Date Salary Cap Info | Up to Date Contract Info, 1 (26). Crabbs' 2021 NFL Mock Draft 2.2. Green Bay should aim to add more pass-catching depth around Aaron Rodgers in the 2020 NFL Draft. Green Bay isn't quite ready for life after Aaron Rodgers, but Gordon should make for a decent backup option. So those are my top positions that the Green Bay Packers should tackle in next year’s draft, let’s take a look at who the experts have them selecting in the first round. 3-88: Oren Burks, LB (Vanderbilt) Tackles are always at a premium on draft day, but it could ring even truer in this particular class with the number of players with size and enticing athletic profiles. Many of Green Bay’s preferred targets at wide receiver could be off the board by the time their second-round pick rolls around, so here they pounce early on the supremely talented former Trojan. Copyright © 2020 | WordPress Theme by MH Themes, 2021 NFL Mock Draft – John Ellsworth – Round 2. October 9th, 2020. We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images). With this updated 7-round mock draft, the Green Bay Packers can correct that, and succeed where they failed before. He would be the perfect complement to the skill set Davante Adams provides in Green Bay.”, KJ Hamler is the fastest man in the world pic.twitter.com/9mGkYv1s8T, “I’ve said it before — don’t be surprised if Brandon Aiyuk is drafted before his former ASU teammate N’Keal Harry. Names like Brandon Aiyuk, Ezra Cleveland, Denzel Mims, Ross Blacklock and Jalen Reagor all make sense, but I’ll throw a wild card into the mix: USC’s Michael Pittman Jr. Pittman has gone relatively under the radar during the pre-draft process but could become a bona fide star on the outside for Green Bay. Here's a closer look at Sporting News' full seven-round mock draft for the Packers. Randy Moss used to be a supervillain to Packers fans. Josiah Deguara, TE, Cincinnati Green Bay Packers 2020 mock draft: Full 7 rounds. Reagor (5-11, 206 pounds) is a compact receiver who can make plays in space, and he can be used on jet sweeps. Believe it or not, in mid-November there are plenty of 2020 mock drafts floating around out there. 6-207: Equanimeous St. Brown, WR (Notre Dame) But, the talk of the draft is the Packers moving up and drafting Jordan Love. Packers: Was Trading Trevor Davis a Bad Idea. 5-138: Cole Madison, T (Washington State) Green Bay Packers 2020 NFL Draft: Green Bay Packers 2020 mock drafts, last year draft recap, Green Bay Packers draft needs, 2020 draft trades. Dillon and tight end/H-back Josiah Deguara on day two of the 2020 NFL Draft. The son of a former NFL player, Pittman has outstanding athleticism for his size and is one of the toughest players in the entire class. 7-232: James Looney, DT (California) Josh Jones, Houston Cougars. 5-150: Kingsley Keke, DT (Texas A&M) Jones has been a riser throughout the draft process but didn’t generate nearly the headlines of fellow classmates Tristan Wirfs and Mekhi Becton. Green Bay Packers 2020 NFL Draft. Simon Stepaniak, G, Indiana As much as Rodgers still shows brilliance on the field, it comes in bunches. *** Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Burrow, QB, LSU This selection is fairly obvious by now. 5 teams that should consider trading for Odell Beckham Jr. Robby Anderson rumors: 5 best fits in NFL free agency. Jones could come in and fill the potential opening at right tackle in 2020 with the possibility of swinging back over to the blindside if left tackle David Bakhtiari isn’t in the team’s long-term plans or wants to test the open market come 2021. Your privacy is safe with us. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This blog is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives Works 4.0 International License. The answer is probably twofold: 1-12: Rashan Gary, DE (Michigan) Jackson ran a 4.58 in the 40 at the NFL Scouting Combine. The fact of the matter is that he the jerk that is the last man standing and everyone has had it. Jackson's grandfather Melvin played for Green Bay from 1976-80. Green Bay brought in Christian Kirksey, who is very effective when healthy, and a downhill thumper in Kamal Martin in the 2021 NFL Draft. With the NFL landscape taking shape and team’s needs becoming more clear with each passing week, this is a good time of the year to take a sneak peak at who the Green Bay Packers’ could be selecting in the upcoming draft. 7-239: Hunter Bradley, LS (Mississippi State) As well as an offensive tackle. 7 (242). Here's a closer look at Sporting News' full seven-round mock draft for the Packers. That is actually not a joke, what were they thinking not diving into this rich WR class and getting at least one young receiving talent? Follow @walterfootball for NFL Draft updates. Vernon Scott, S, TCU Jake Hanson, C, Oregon It’ll be an unusual event this year, and understandably. "And he closes like a bullet. AJ Dillon, RB, Boston College 3 (94). 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