Green Bay Packers: 5 candidates to breakout in training camp

ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 08: Kevin King
ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 08: Kevin King /
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COLUMBIA, MO – SEPTEMBER 2: J’Mon Moore #6 of the Missouri Tigers runs for a touchdown against the Missouri State Bears in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
COLUMBIA, MO – SEPTEMBER 2: J’Mon Moore #6 of the Missouri Tigers runs for a touchdown against the Missouri State Bears in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) /

2. J’Mon Moore

The Packers desperately need a third wide receiver to step up behind Davante Adams and Randall Cobb. And who better to do it than their highest drafted receiver, J’Mon Moore?

At nearly 6-foot-3, he’s an extremely physically imposing receiver who had huge seasons during the final two years at Missouri. Let’s just say he hauled in a ton of passes and a ton of touchdowns.

The bad news is he ran a very slow 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, but coaches have consistently said he plays much faster than that during games. The Packers will need him to play much faster, as they have severely lacked speed at their skill positions over the years. It’s become so bad that it’s very noticeable on television.

Moore has the perfect opportunity to put his talent on display during training camp and gain immediate rapport with Aaron Rodgers. If he’s able to do so, he could see plenty of time on the field at the outside receiver spot opposite Adams.