6 explosive wide receivers for Packers to target in 2022 NFL Draft

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 03: Christian Watson #WO35 of North Dakota State runs a drill during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 03, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 03: Christian Watson #WO35 of North Dakota State runs a drill during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 03, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 03: Christian Watson #WO35 of North Dakota State runs the 40 yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 03, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 03: Christian Watson #WO35 of North Dakota State runs the 40 yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 03, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /

Explosive wide receiver for Packers to target in draft: Christian Watson, NDSU

So far, NDSU wide receiver Christian Watson has a perfect RAS score of 10 thanks to an elite combine. He not only killed it in the speed department (a 4.36 second 40-yard dash), but also posted tremendous leaping numbers (38.5-inch vertical leap). Oh, and he’s 6-foot-5.

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Watson is projected to go at the end of the second round which is right where Green Bay can grab him. He’d be a great fit from an athletic perspective and would give Aaron Rodgers a much cheaper replacement if they end up losing Marquez Valdes-Scantling.