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Green Bay Packers: 4 Players Worth Trading Up For In 2020 NFL Draft

By Brian Sampson

TUSCALOOSA, AL - SEPTEMBER 21: Henry Ruggs III #11 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs for a 45-yard touchdown in the first quarter after catching a pass behind D.Q. Thomas #12 of the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, AL - SEPTEMBER 21: Henry Ruggs III #11 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs for a 45-yard touchdown in the first quarter after catching a pass behind D.Q. Thomas #12 of the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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LOUISVILLE, KY – NOVEMBER 17: Mekhi Becton #73 of the Louisville Cardinals blocks against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the game at Cardinal Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE, KY – NOVEMBER 17: Mekhi Becton #73 of the Louisville Cardinals blocks against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the game at Cardinal Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

2. Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville

The Packers signed Wagner to man right tackle this season, but there’s no saying how long that will last. Wagner has been inconsistent throughout his career and has often battled injuries that have hampered his production. After doing a tremendous job protecting Aaron Rodgers last season, it looks like the offensive line has a weak link heading into the season.

That’s where Mekhi Becton enters the picture. Becton is the second-best offensive tackle in this year’s draft, behind Alabama’s Jedrick Willis. At 6-foot-7 and 364 pounds, he’s a ginormous man who actually moves pretty well. He can do it all in run-blocking and pass-protection, and has the ability to play either tackle position as well.

He certainly has room for improvement in his technique and fundamentals, but that can come with good coaching. Becton would allow Rodgers to sleep better at night and give him more time to work with to find the open receiver. It would take a haul to move up into the 12-14 range where Becton is currently projected, but keeping your franchise quarterback upright and healthy might be worth it.

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