Packers 2021 NFL Draft: 5 Players worth trading up for
Don’t put anything past Green Bay Packers’ general manager Brian Gutekunst. During his time as the lead decision-maker, anything has been possible when it comes to the draft. He’s moved up and he’s moved down. Could we see another first-round trade in the 2021 NFL Draft?
Although it’s unclear exactly what the Packers’ draft day plans are–they could go a number of directions–they certainly have the ammunition to trade from no. 29 overall into the low 20s if they want to use both of their fourth-round selections at 135 and 142 overall. That’s enough to generate intrigue and conversation about who they could target if they move up. Without further ado, here are five guys worth trading up for.
If the Green Bay Packers are going to trade up in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft they should do so for one of these five players.
Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota
Wide receiver might not be at the top of the Packers’ needs list in 2021, but it will be in 2022. Their top five wide receivers (Davante Adams, Allen Lazard, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Equanimous St. Brown and Devin Funchess) aren’t under contract past 2021 and all will be wanting pay increases. Don’t be surprised if Green Bay takes at least one wide receiver at some point in the draft. Bateman has good size for the position and is a polished route-runner even if his athleticism is in question. He’d be a nice fit opposite Adams.
Trevon Moehrig, S, TCU
It may seem weird to trade up for a safety considering Adrian Amos and Darnell savage excelled down the stretch last season. However, the selection of Moehrig wouldn’t be to replace either starting safety, instead, it would be to play alongside them. This trio would give Green Bay the flexibility to move them all over the field including in coverage roles when needed. The NFL typically starts a fifth defensive back anyways and this way the Packers would be ahead of the curve.
Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech
Caleb Farley is one of my favorite prospects in this draft and I’ll jump with glee if Green Bay somehow ends up with him. He has great size for the position (6-foot-2 and 207 pounds) and has incredible athleticism to match. He also does something with that combination, as he made a number of plays on the ball in college and ended up with six interceptions in two seasons. Farley and Jaire Alexander would be a match made in heaven at the cornerback position.
Teven Jenkins, OT, Oklahoma State
After losing yet another offensive lineman in free agency (Lane Taylor to the Houston Texans), the Packers desperately need to add some more talent upfront. Teven Jenkins is a man among boys and has even drawn comparisons to Bryan Bulaga. He’s ready to start right away on the right side and could be a long-term solution as well.
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Greg Newsome II, CB, Northwestern
Greg Newsome II is another cornerback that would be a great addition to this secondary. He has good agility that allows him to stay with wide receivers in and out of breaks. His athleticism overall is a concern, but he’s every experienced playing zone and has a high football I.Q. He has some more development ahead of him, but has all the makings of a solid cornerback in the NFL.