Green Bay Packers pros and cons of picking Jaire Alexander

CLEMSON, SC - OCTOBER 01: Jaire Alexander #10 of the Louisville Cardinals reacts after intercepting the ball during the second quarter against the Clemson Tigers at Memorial Stadium on October 1, 2016 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

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Pro: Extra first rounder

After trading down from 14 to 27 with the Saints originally (which the Saints used on Marcus Davenport), the Packers ended up getting not only a fifth-round pick Saturday, but the Saints first round pick in 2019.

The Packers also lose their third round pick this year in the trade back up with Seattle, but that is a minor price to pay when getting a second first round pick next year.

With the Saints as well, it’s an interesting case to pay attention to. They had a very strong year last year, but the previous half-decade was a mess, leading many to speculate about the future of Brees and Sean Payton.

If Brees were to fall behind Father Time and Payton’s system became stale, or if Davenport busts, that Packers could have a high pick in 2019. That’s a nice risk for them to take.

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