7 Wide Receivers Green Bay Packers Should Target in Second Round of 2020 NFL Draft

The Green Bay Packers desperately need a wide receiver in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft and could target any of these seven players.

The Green Bay Packers have their work cut out for them after shipping away a fourth round pick to move up four spots and draft quarterback Jordan Love in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Although that could be a good contingency plan for the future, they have major needs they must address for next season.

One of their biggest needs is at wide receiver. Fortunately, this draft is full of capable wide receivers, even as we begin Day 2. Even better–not nearly as many went on Day 1 as some people predicted. That leaves Green Bay with the opportunity to get a difference-maker in the second round.

There are seven wide receivers remaining that catch my eye; there’s a certain drop off in talent after that. If the Packers are smart, they’ll try to go after one of these seven pass-catchers.

Chase Claypool, Notre Dame

Claypool would be an interesting player for the Packers to pick, as it’s unclear if he’ll play wide receiver or tight end in the NFL. He has very good size (6-foot-4, 238 pounds) and athleticism, and is very physical on his routes. He can outmuscle cornerbacks on jump balls and gives his quarterback a big target in the endzone. He’s also a good run blocker and can contribute on special teams.

KJ Hamler, Penn State

At the opposite end of the spectrum is the 5-foot-9 speedster out of Penn State. Hamler is incredibly fast and can stretch defenses vertically. That would be extremely appealing to the Packers, as it would give Davante Adams more room to work with underneath. This would be a high-risk, high-reward selection.

Denzel Mims, Baylor

Mims was one of the favorites to be picked by the Packers in the first round and he remains on the board after Day 1. He has outstanding physical attributes including height and speed and can make even the most difficult catches look easy. He’d be a home run pick for Green Bay if he falls on Day 2.

Bryan Edwards, South Carolina

Another big body receiver with good speed, Edwards would give the Packers a unique target on their offense. He has a quick release off the line of scrimmage and a quick first step. There are questions about his hands and he needs to work on his route running, but the potential is there.

Laviska Shenault Jr., Colorado

Shenault Jr. is a do-everything type of receiver. He’s a physical specimen who straight bullies cornerbacks and can make difficult, contested catches. He’s also great with the ball in his hands and can be used as more than just a receiver. His straight-line speed isn’t the greatest, but he has the potential to be a unique playmaker.

Tee Higgins, Clemson

With Higgins size and speed, he’s been compared to A.J. Green and it’s easy to see why. He can stretch the field vertically and make plays over cornerbacks when the ball is in the air. This makes him a home run threat on every play and someone safeties must pay a lot of attention to. He has work to do on his route running, but is one of the top receivers remaining.

Michael Pittman, USC

Pittman may not be as fast as some of the receivers on this list, but he’s a reliable receiver with very good hands. He has good size that allows him to box out corners on the catch and enough separation and wiggle to jet free. He’ll struggle with press coverage at the next level, but has the talent to become one of the better receivers in this class.