A Closer Look at Green Bay Packers Draft Pick WR Christian Watson
By Paul Bretl
As we continue on with our in-depth look at the Green Bay Packers 2022 draft class and UDFA signings, up next is second-round pick and wide receiver, Christian Watson from North Dakota State.
If you’ve missed any of the previous deep dives, you can find them below:
The Green Bay Packers Need at Wide Receiver
In the first two deep dives with Walker and Wyatt, I spent several paragraphs in this section detailing the need that the Green Bay Packers had at each of those respective positions. However, that probably isn’t quite as necessary here–we all know the massive need that wide receiver was before the draft, and even afterward, there are still question marks.
Sammy Watkins could be a go-to option on the boundary for Aaron Rodgers, but he has struggled to stay on the field. Randall Cobb came up big on third downs and in the red zone last season, but he is past his prime. Allen Lazard brings quite a bit to this offense, both as a receiver and blocker, but he is not a true No. 1. Meanwhile, Amari Rodgers is still an unknown.
During the NFL Owners’ meetings, Matt LaFleur mentioned that this offense needed speed and playmaking ability. Well, that’s what the Green Bay Packers added in this year’s draft–not only with the selection of Watson but also Romeo Doubs and Samri Toure.
Prior to the draft, I mentioned that when it came to the receiver position, the Packers had three specific needs to fill. They needed a vertical threat, more YAC or playmaking, and a go-to option. We know they checked the first two boxes; however, when it’s third and six, does Green Bay have a receiver who can go and get them that six yards consistently?