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Green Bay Packers: Reviewing the first round of four different mock drafts

By Paul Bretl

STARKVILLE, MS - SEPTEMBER 29: Jachai Polite #99 of the Florida Gators celebrates a sack during the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
STARKVILLE, MS - SEPTEMBER 29: Jachai Polite #99 of the Florida Gators celebrates a sack during the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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KNOXVILLE, TN – SEPTEMBER 22: Jachai Polite #99 of the Florida Gators gets past Ty Chandler #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the first quarter of the game between the Florida Gators and Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) /

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No. 12, Jachai Polite – Edge Rusher, Florida

Early in this draft process, it has been Jachai Polite who has been linked the most to the Green Bay Packers. His versatility as a pass rusher and ability to work well in space would make him a great fit in defensive coordinator Mike Pettine’s 3-4 scheme.

In 2018 as a junior, Polite put up monster numbers. In 13 games he made 45 total tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, four pass deflections, and six forced fumbles. Polite finished as the fourth overall edge rusher with a grade of 91.0 by Pro Football Focus.

No. 30, Noah Fant – Tight End, Iowa

The tight end position is one that has puzzled the Green Bay Packers consistently over the years. Regardless of who they bring in, that individual rarely ends up playing a big role in the offense. However, with new head coach Matt LaFleur, I anticipate the tight end being used much more effectively in his offensive scheme.

Unlike his Hawkeye teammate T.J. Hockenson, Fant is known primarily as a receiving tight end. He can line up anywhere on the field, runs a number of different routes and has very reliable hands. This past season, Fant hauled in 39 catches, averaging 13.3 yards per catch and added seven touchdowns.

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