Green Bay Packers: 5 players to consider in first round of 2019 NFL Draft

PROVO, UT - SEPTEMBER 16: Quarterback Alex Hornibrook #12 of the Wisconsin Badgers and teammate David Edwards #79 walk off the field after their 40-6 win over the Brigham Young Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Provo, Utah. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images) /

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1. David Edwards, OT, Wisconsin

The Packers could potentially part ways with right tackle Bryan Bulaga at the end of the season and save themselves some money. Bulaga was the 23rd overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft and has had a very up and down career. When he’s healthy, he’s one of the better right tackles in the league. Unfortunately, he consistently struggles with injury and misses a lot of time.

Bulaga will only have one year remaining on his deal and could become a cap casualty. The Packers can save $6.75 million off their 2019 cap if they release Bulaga before June 1. That’s a huge incentive for Green Bay to go cheaper and younger at the position.

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Edwards would then be a great pick to step right in and fill the starting tackle spot. Edwards has a very high ceiling at the position and has great athleticism. Right now, he’s a better run-blocker than pass-blocker, but that could change with some more time in pass protection. If Green Bay selects Edwards, it could be the steal of the draft.

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