Green Bay Packers Draft: 5 possible day two selections in 2018 NFL Draft
By Joe Kipp
2. Courtland Sutton
Similar to Anthony Miller, the Packers are still in search of a No. 2 receiver, and Courtland Sutton remains as the best option. Sutton has the prototypical size at 6-foot-3, 220 lbs. He’s a true possession receiver and would be an excellent replacement for Jordy Nelson.
Sutton excels with catching in traffic and would be another big body in the middle. He has good hands with the size to box out defenders on 50/50 throws. This is especially important with Rodgers, who thrives at the back shoulder throw.
One possible reason Sutton may have slipped into the second round is his lack of consistency in separating from press coverage. He also lacks the ability to run a full route-tree, and his play speed seems slower than his 40 time (4.54 seconds).
Everything else aside, Sutton is still a solid prospect. He has a lot of room to grow, and with Adams, Cobb and Graham also in the mix, he wouldn’t have the pressure of being a true No. 1 receiver.