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

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) /

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ORLANDO, FL – SEPTEMBER 01: Xavier McKinney #15 of the Alabama Crimson Tide in action during a game against the Louisville Cardinals at Camping World Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. Alabama won 51-14. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

1. Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama

The top safety in this year’s draft class, Xavier McKinney has a sky-high ceiling who has future star written all over him. He’s a good athlete and also has a high football I.Q. He has some natural skills that allow him to play cornerback such as his coverage instincts and athleticism. He can also make tackles in the open field or help in run support.

Similar to Winfield Jr., he can play both corner and safety and Pettine would be able to move him all over the field if needed.

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McKinney will likely be drafted before the Packers are on the clock so they’d need to move up in order to select him. However, he’s ready to contribute immediately and can also blossom into a star down the field. Sounds like a win-win.

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