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Green Bay Packers: Offensive Targets Late in 2020 NFL Draft

By Brian Sampson

NEW ORLEANS, LA - AUGUST 30: Darnell Mooney #3 of the Tulane Green Wave catches the ball as Ja'Sir Taylor #24 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons defends during the second half on August 30, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - AUGUST 30: Darnell Mooney #3 of the Tulane Green Wave catches the ball as Ja'Sir Taylor #24 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons defends during the second half on August 30, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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Here are some offensive targets for the Green Bay Packers to target in the later rounds of the 2020 NFL Draft.

A lot of the focus on the 2020 NFL Draft has been on the talent likely available in Rounds one and two. And rightfully so. However, the Green Bay Packers will need to hit on some of their mid and late-round selections to take the necessary step forward next season.

As it stands, they hold 10 overall picks in the upcoming draft. One in each round plus two extra sixth round selections and an additional seventh round pick. That gives them a lot of throws at the dartboard late in the draft with the hopes of finding someone who can make positive contributions.

Not all of the guys on this list will go that late, some might go in the fourth round or so. Here are five offensive players the Packers should target later in the draft:

Ben Bartch, OT, St. Johns (Minnesota)

Ben Bartch took an unusual path to the NFL Draft. He began his collegiate career as a tight end before gaining weight and moving to left tackle. Now, he stands ready for the draft as a Division III prospect, and an intriguing one at that. He’ll need a couple of years of refinement, especially at the NFL level, but is an ascending prospect with good mobility. If Ricky Wagner can buy him a year or two of seasoning, he might be a good long-term replacement at right tackle for Green Bay.

Devin Asiasi, TE, UCLA

The Packers enter the season with huge question marks at the tight end position. After releasing Jimmy Graham, it appears they’re ready to lean on second-year pro Jace Sternberger and the “Big Dog” Marcedes Lewis. Don’t get me wrong, Devin Asiasi won’t be ready to contribute in 2020, but could turn into a player down the line. He’s a good athlete in space and can stretch the middle of the field. He has work to do on his blocking, but could turn into a future starter at the position.

James Proche, WR, SMU

This year’s wide receiver class is deep, and not just at the top of the draft. It’s likely the Packers could find a good receiver at many points in this year’s class. James Proche caught 204 passes for 2424 yards and 27 touchdowns over the last two years. Not throughout his career, but the last two years alone! He doesn’t have great athleticism, but he sure makes plays on the ball. If he can sharpen his route-running his ceiling could be as a wide receiver 3 in the NFL.

J.J. Taylor, RB, Arizona

At 5-foot-5, J.J. Taylor has natural barriers to succeeding at the next level, but certainly isn’t lacking power in his game. He has the ability to run through defenders, especially in the secondary. With both Aaron Jones and Jamaal William set for free agency in 2021, Taylor could provide Green Bay with some necessary depth this year and beyond.

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Darnell Mooney, WR, Tulane

It’s no secret the Packers have a need for speed. Their skill positions on offense have some talented players (Jones and Davante Adams), but are otherwise lacking in speed to stretch defenses deep. That’s where Darnell Mooney comes in. Mooney ran a 4.38 second 40-yard dash and can stretch the secondary deep. He does struggle with drops, but can turn any underneath route into a homerun.

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