Green Bay Packers: 5 Defensive Backs To Target In First Round of NFL Draft

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 07: Patrick Surtain II #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after intercepting a pass intended for Austin Shaw #13 of the New Mexico State Aggies with Trevon Diggs #7 and Xavier McKinney #15 at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 07, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 07: Patrick Surtain II #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after intercepting a pass intended for Austin Shaw #13 of the New Mexico State Aggies with Trevon Diggs #7 and Xavier McKinney #15 at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 07, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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With the 30th overall pick in the NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers should target any one of these five defensive backs who could be available.

There are a number of directions the Green Bay Packers could go with their first pick at number 30 overall in this year’s NFL Draft. They have a few needs that remain high on their list including wide receiver, defensive line and a defensive back.

It may seem odd to see defensive back on that list considering their starting secondary includes two first round picks (Jaire Alexander and Darnell Savage), a second round selection (Kevin King) and a big free agent signing (Adrian Amos). However, King is set to be a free agent after next season and the Packers could use an upgrade opposite Alexander.

Defensive coordinator Mike Pettine also loves to play a fifth defensive back in place of the second inside linebacker. Therefore, the Packers could target any of these five corners or safeties in the first round of this year’s draft.

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