Packers 7-round 2021 NFL Mock Draft: Multiple early round trades!

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 01: Patrick Surtain II #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide intercepts the ball intended for Ben Skowronek #11 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl football game at AT&T Stadium on January 01, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 31-14. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /

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FAYETTEVILLE, AR – SEPTEMBER 26: Ben Cleveland #74 of the Georgia Bulldogs on the sidelines during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Razorback Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Fayetteville, Arkansas The Bulldogs defeated the Razorbacks 37-10. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

Packers round 3 (92nd overall): Ben Cleveland, G, Georgia

It may seem odd to draft two interior linemen this high in the draft, but these were the two best players available when the Packers were on the clock. Upfront, Green Bay is still waiting to see how David Bakhtiari recovers from a torn ACL and won’t know until the season is extremely close. Elgton Jenkins can move all around the line, as can Billy Turner. Otherwise, there are no other proven players on the roster.

Ben Cleveland would provide Green Bay with another legitimate option on the interior, allowing them to move both Jenkins and Turner to the outside if they need. Otherwise, Cleveland can develop for a year and provide the Packers with a cheaper alternative next season if they want to move on from Turner. It’s a win-win for a team that desperately needs to keep Aaron Rodgers upright.

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