Packers 2023 free agency: 5 dream wide receivers to pursue

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 11: DJ Chark #4 of the Detroit Lions reacts during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field on September 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 11: DJ Chark #4 of the Detroit Lions reacts during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field on September 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) /
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October 23, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (17) scores a touchdown against San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (54) during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
October 23, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (17) scores a touchdown against San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (54) during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Dream free agent wide receivers for Packers: Mecole Hardman

Hardman has thrived in Kansas City’s offense since entering the NFL in 2019. He had career-highs in receptions (59) and receiving yards (693) in 2021, looking like he was on the verge of a breakout campaign. Unfortunately, injuries derailed his 2022 season and prevented that from happening.

Now, he hits the free agent market along with JuJu Smith-Schuster. The Chiefs have some key decisions, and Green Bay could slide in to try to take away one of their primary weapons.

Hardman is a speedster who would thrive in Matt LaFleur’s offense. He can run crossers, take jet sweeps and open up underneath routes for his teammates. He should be a priority for the Packers this offseason.