Re-grading Green Bay Packers 2020 NFL Draft Class

In part 3 of this extended series, I review the Green Bay Packers’ 2020 NFL Draft class and where the players are at today.

I previously graded the 2018, 2019, and 2022 draft classes. After I complete them all, I’ll go back and rate the entire offseason from each year general manager Brian Gutekunst was at the helm. That should give us a clear picture of how Green Bay got to this point and whether they should look to move on from their key decision-maker in the front office.

For now, let’s dive into their controversial 2020 draft class.

Let’s look back at the Green Bay Packers’ controversial 2020 NFL Draft class, Brian Gutekunst’s third draft as the general manager.

The jury is still largely out on this pick and will get much closer to making a decision after 2023–Jordan Love’s first as a starter. However, it appears to have panned out well so far. It helped motivate Aaron Rodgers to win two more MVP awards and has now gives the Packers a succession plan everyone feels comfortable about.

Grade: B

This was a questionable decision considering Aaron Jones has remained the starting running back in front of Dillon and was even signed to a contract extension. However, Dillon has been productive and has given Green Bay a nice one-two punch in the backfield. I wish they would’ve targeted a different position, but you can’t deny the production.

Grade: B

The Packers are downright awful in the third round. Josiah Deguara has surpassed the careers of Gutekunst’s other third-round selections Jace Sternberger and Oren Burks, but that is a low bar. It’s been an underwhelming career so far, but he has a chance to earn a major role in the Packers’ offense in 2023.

Grade: D

Kamal Martin started six games during his rookie year and was pretty impressive. He flew around the field, showing off his athleticism. However, he was cut the next season, contributing to the low grade for a fifth-round pick.

Grade: D

Gutekunst seems to have at least one gem in the later rounds, and it was Jon Runyan Jr. from the 2020 draft class. Runyan has started 33 games over the last two seasons and has a fairly strong hold on the starting right guard spot going into next season.

Grade: A+

Despite Gutekunst drafting a plethora of offensive linemen each year, Jake Hanson has remained on the Packers’ roster. That’s the primary reason for his positive grade. His playing time has been sparse, as he’s only appeared in 11 games in three years.

Grade: C+

This may be a bit a bit hash since Stepaniak retired in 2021 due to his mental health. However, he spent most of his rookie year on one injury list or another and never played in an NFL game. I hope he’s in a better spot emotionally.

Grade: F

Scott was a backup safety and special teams player for two years in Green Bay. He wasn’t very reliable, but he gets props for lasting that long as a seventh-rounder.

Grade: C

Jonathan Garvin has played in the third-most games among any draft pick from this class and remains on the roster even as their final pick. He is primarily a bottom-of-the-depth-chart edge rusher and is mainly around due to the Packers’ lack of depth.

Grade: B-

Overall Grade: C

This is a pretty uninspiring group, even if there are several regular contributors in Dillon, Deguara, Runyan Jr. and now Love. The rest is just blah, with several controversial selections in the early rounds.

Love’s 2023 campaign will significantly sway it in one direction or another. If he’s masterful or proves to be the future of the quarterback position, their trade-up will be worth it. If he bombs, critics will point to this moment for years to come.