Packers: 3 Computer Simulated Mock Drafts from 3 Different Sites
By Paul Bretl
Pro Football Network
Round 1: Justin Jefferson WR – LSU
Round 2: Logan Wilson LB – Wyoming
TRADE ALERT: Packers give Indianapolis the 94th overall pick and a third-rounder in 2021 for the 77th pick.
Round 3: Prince Tega Wanogho OT – Auburn
Takeaway: Landing Justin Jefferson at pick No. 30 is already a home run in my eyes. He was the most dominant slot receiver in the country and he will give this Green Bay Packers’ passing game an element that they haven’t had since the days of prime Randall Cobb. From Day 1 he should step in and be an impact player in this offense.
In Round 2, the Packers land their linebacker which is an early-round pick that many are hoping for. Wilson has plenty of experience and he will bring solid tackling and run-stopping ability to the middle of this defense. Not to mention that he can hold his own in zone coverage as well. However, man-to-man is a different story.
At this selection, there weren’t really any viable options at corner or tackle but I wouldn’t have minded them taking Neville Gallimore, who was still on the board, to provide some help on the interior defensive line. With that said, the Wilson pick is fine.
Lastly and unexpectedly, the Green Bay Packers make a trade to move up in Round 3 to grab Prince Tega Wanogho, who hopefully becomes their right tackle of the future. Tega Wanogho has the tools to become a successful NFL tackle and a year of learning behind David Bakhtiari and Rick Wagner should really help his game.
Given the importance of the position, if Brian Gutekunst actually has to move up in the draft in order to land their future right tackle, then I have no problem with it. Especially at this compensation level.