Packers: 5 high-risk, high reward wide receivers in 2021 free agency
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High-risk, high-reward wide receiver for Packers in free agency: DeSean Jackson
DeSean Jackson was once one of, if not the, fastest wide receiver in the game. Despite his short stature, he’d blow past defensive backs and was extremely dangerous in the open field. However, at 34-years-old his best days are behind him.
Still, he can blow the top off defenses if they fall asleep on him. In each of his past three seasons, he averaged 18.9 yards per reception, 17.7 and 16.9, respectively. He could also be dangerous in the Tyler Ervin role or on crossers for the Packers.
Unfortunately, there are legitimate question marks about his durability. He played in only five games in 2020 and three games in 2019. The last time he played in all 16 was way back in 2013.