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Green Bay Packers: Don’t Ignore These Late Round Players in 2020 NFL Draft

By Brian Sampson

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 01: Defensive back John Reid of Penn State runs a drill during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 29, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 01: Defensive back John Reid of Penn State runs a drill during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 29, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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The Green Bay Packers have a number of picks late in the 2020 NFL Draft and shouldn’t ignore these prospects likely to be chosen on Day 3.

The Green Bay Packers hold 10 selections in the upcoming 2020 NFL Draft with half of those coming in Rounds 6 and 7 (three sixth-rounders and two seventh-rounders). That means general manager Brian Gutekunst will have plenty of opportunities to fill in the margins and build depth for his team.

The Packers could add depth at a number of positions including offensive line, defensive line and defensive back. They could also take another stab at a wide receiver given they’re likely to draft one on Day 1 or 2.

In order for Gutekunst to maximize this year’s class, he should pay particular attention to these four late-round prospects.

John Reid, CB, Penn State

The Packers are set at the top of their cornerback depth chart, at least for 2020, with the likes of Jaire Alexander and Kevin King. However, King is set to be a free agent in 2021 and they don’t have much depth behind those two. Reid played at a big-time school and excelled in man coverage despite only playing it sporadically. He’s a bit undersized at 5-foot-10, but he’s a good athlete and is fully capable of making plays on the ball.

Jack Driscoll, OT, Auburn

Green Bay’s offensive tackle position was busy this offseason, as they saw Bryan Bulaga leave in free agency and replaced him with Wisconsin’s own Ricky Wagner. Still, they lack a long-term plan. Jak Driscoll has a sneaky chance to become a long-term solution. He played well at Auburn and is a good athlete. He also specializes in pass protection, making him an ideal fit for the Packers.

McTelvin Agim, DT, Arkansas

Green Bay’s rush defense was one of the worst in the NFL last season. Sure, Blake Martinez had something to do with it, but the defensive line (other than Kenny Clark) didn’t help either. Agim could help challenge Dean Lowry, Montravius Adams and others on the line. He had a productive career at Arkansas and is and underrated athlete.

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Darnell Mooney, WR, Tulane

It’s likely the Packers take a wide receiver very early in the draft, but that doesn’t mean they can’t double down on the position later on. The biggest skill the Packers lack in their skill positions is speed and it’s clear Mooney has plenty of that. He ran a 4.38 second 40-yard dash and can blow past defenders. He’s a bit undersized and struggles with drops, but he can house it any time he touches the ball. That’s explosiveness the Packers could use.

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