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

By Brian Sampson

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)
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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Dec 12, 2020; Pasadena, California, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Drake London (15) scores on a 65 yard touchdown reception in the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Wide receivers Packers need to target in first round of 2022 NFL Draft: Drake London

PFF has USC’s Drake London as their top wide receiver on the board at No. 11 overall. If the Packers were to take London (or Wilson and Williams) they’ll have to trade up using the plethora of draft picks they currently hold.

London is also coming off a season-ended injury, although the broken ankle he suffered came after eight games instead of in the last collegiate football game of the season. At 6-foot-5, he isn’t just a big body out there, but he has a rare ability to high-point the ball and make difficult, contested catches in traffic thanks to his true basketball background.

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He will also pique the Packers’ interest because he’s a good run-blocker. As odd as that may sound, it’s an alluring factor for a team who just used a second-round tender on Allen Lazard due, in part, to his elite blocking ability. The Packers are going to have to focus more on the run this season and London could help them do that from the receiver position as well.

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