Packers 7-round 2021 NFL Mock Draft: Trading up for future All Pro

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: Christian Barmore #58 of the Alabama Crimson Tide sits in his stance during the College Football Playoff National Championship football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 52-24. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /

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JACKSONVILLE, FL – JANUARY 2: Linebacker Jamin Davis #44 of the University of Kentucky Wildcats during the game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at the 76th annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2021 in Jacksonvile, Florida. The Wildcats defeated the Wolfpack 23 to 21. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

Packers second round (62nd overall): Jamin Davis, LB, Kentucky

I’m not a fan of Jamin Davis going to Green Bay in the first round, but I’m okay with it in the second. He’s not a true starting inside linebacker, and Green Bay will have to get creative with how they play him. However, that should complement their current linebackers and allow them to share the field together.

Davis can run sideline to sideline, athleticism the Packers desperately need at the position. He can also cover backs and tight ends in the passing game–potentially a first in the history of Packers’ linebackers. That alone could make him worth a top pick in the eyes of the fans. He’ll need to get better at getting off blocks and diagnosing plays quickly. Green Bay’s defense is suddenly much improved heading into Day 3 of the draft.

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