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Green Bay Packers: 3 Potential D-Line Targets in 2021 NFL Draft

By Isaac Greig

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 19: Levi Onwuzurike #95 of the Washington Huskies gets off the ball during the game against the Oregon Ducks at Husky Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 19: Levi Onwuzurike #95 of the Washington Huskies gets off the ball during the game against the Oregon Ducks at Husky Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /
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Here is an early look at potential defensive line targets for the Green Bay Packers in the 2021 NFL Draft, along with a few honorable mentions.

This season the Green Bay Packers are sure to roster five interior defensive linemen just as they’ve done the past few years. Kenny Clark, Tyler Lancaster, Dean Lowry, and Kingsley Keke are all but guaranteed four of those spots.

Kenny Clark is one of the most balanced nose tackles in the game. His value is immeasurable, and he’s guaranteed to see a big payday soon, hopefully with the Green Bay Packers. Meanwhile, Tyler Lancaster comes off the bench and is serviceable against the run but doesn’t offer much third-down ability.

Dean Lowry is on the second year of a contract (3 years ~$20 million) that he hasn’t justified yet. Kingsley Keke, a day 3 pick in last year’s draft, proved that he not only belongs in the league but has starting ability. I expect big things from him in 2020 and beyond.

After those four players lies a serious question mark. Montravius Adams played himself off the field in 2019, and may not see much of the field in 2020. That is if he isn’t cut before then. Offseason additions Gerald Willis and Treyvon Hester will be given a shot at making the roster, along with undrafted rookie Willington Previlon. But I don’t expect any of them to be more than a role player in the NFL.

It’s clear the Green Bay Packers need more firepower along their defensive line. That firepower could come in a variety of forms. Clark has the versatility to play almost anywhere along the defensive line, offering the Packers an opportunity to snag any type of defensive lineman that they wish in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Marvin Wilson of Florida State had a coming-out party in 2019, with 5 sacks and 8.5 tackles for loss in just 9 games. If he can come even close to that production in 2020, he’s an easy bet to be selected in the top half of day one. Even with Wilson unavailable, the 2021 class offers a deep, versatile pool of potential first-round defensive linemen.

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