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3 first-round prospects Packers should avoid in 2023 NFL Draft

By Brian Sampson

Oct 15, 2022; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish tight end Michael Mayer (87) runs the ball as Stanford Cardinal safety Kendall Williamson (21) attempts to tackle in the first quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2022; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish tight end Michael Mayer (87) runs the ball as Stanford Cardinal safety Kendall Williamson (21) attempts to tackle in the first quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 18, 2021; Inglewood, CA, USA; Oregon State Beavers tight end Luke Musgrave (88) catches a pass against the Utah State Aggies in the second half of the 2021 LA Bowl at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

First-round prospects Packers should avoid in NFL Draft: Luke Musgrave, Tight End

The Packers should avoid drafting a tight end in the first round at all costs. It’s not a premium position in today’s game, no matter how much Matt LaFleur likes to have a tight end who can block and catch passes as part of his offense. This draft, especially, is deep at the position and a quality player can be had on Day 2 if it means that much to them.

With that being said, I fully expect the Packers to select one early and wouldn’t be surprised if it happens to be with their top pick (even if I disagree with the premise).

Musgrave is a project and will take a couple of years to develop. He only had 47 catches for 633 yards and two touchdowns in his COLLEGIATE CAREER. His season-highs came in 2021 when he caught 22 passes for 304 yards and one touchdown. He missed most of last season with a knee injury. The Packers are extremely thin at tight end and need someone who can immediately contribute. Musgrave is not him.

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