5 wide receivers Packers need to target in first round of 2022 NFL Draft

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: Chris Olave #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes catches the ball against DeMarcco Hellams #29 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the College Football Playoff National Championship football game 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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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Chris Olave (2) celebrates a catch during the fourth quarter of the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. Ohio State lost 42-27.Ohio State Buckeyes At Michigan Wolverines /

Wide receivers Packers need to target in first round of 2022 NFL Draft: Chris Olave

It’s safe to say most fans would be happy if Green Bay is able to nab Chris Olave out of Ohio State with a first-round selection. Olave may be the most NFL-ready contributor of these receivers and could have a huge impact on Green Bay’s offense from Day 1.

Olave doesn’t have elite speed, but he’s fast enough to get the job done. He’s a polished route-runner who can create separation with his attention to detail on routes and above-average athleticism. He’s wise beyond his years at reading defenses which should make it easy for him and Aaron Rodgers to quickly develop chemistry. He’s probably better as a long-term no. 2 receiver, but the Packers need any pass-catchers at this point.

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