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Packers: 7 cornerbacks to target in 7 rounds of 2021 NFL Draft

By Brian Sampson

CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 12: Ifeatu Melifonwu #2 of the Syracuse Orange breaks up a pass intended for Dyami Brown #2 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first quarter of their game at Kenan Stadium on September 12, 2020 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 12: Ifeatu Melifonwu #2 of the Syracuse Orange breaks up a pass intended for Dyami Brown #2 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first quarter of their game at Kenan Stadium on September 12, 2020 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 05: Caleb Farley #3 of the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates with teammates against the Miami Hurricanes during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium on October 05, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

3rd round: Tyson Campbell, Georgia

One of the rare cornerbacks on this list who doesn’t qualify as an elite athlete, Campbell just misses the cut. The good news is he has good size, good agility, can high-point the ball beautifully and is a good tackler in space. Although he needs to add some muscle and improve his ball skills, he’d be a nice addition to the Packers’ secondary.

2nd round: Ifeatu Melifonwu, Syracuse

Now we’re getting to the cream of the crop, and any of these next two cornerbacks would be incredible draft picks for the Pack. Melifonwu has the fourth-highest RAS at his position at 9.70. It’s the explosiveness and strength that makes him such an intriguing prospect. Unfortunately, he has to learn how to utilize that size, as he plays much smaller than he is. He also needs more experience on the field to refine his skills.

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1st round: Caleb Farley, Virginia Tech

There are a number of cornerbacks who could be available in the first round, but Farley seems like one of the most likely to fall to Green Bay. He possessed great top-end speed at 6-foot-2 and can handle receivers in all shapes and sizes as a result. He also knows how to play the ball and be a difference-maker on defense. After opting out for the 2020 season, we’ll see how that affects him moving forward.

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