Dairyland Express
Fansided

3 first round 2023 NFL Draft prospects Packers could trade up for

By Brian Sampson

22. New York Giants -- Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio StateSyndication The Columbus Dispatch
22. New York Giants -- Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio StateSyndication The Columbus Dispatch /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
2 of 3
Next
Green Bay Packers
LUBBOCK, TEXAS – DECEMBER 05: Defensive lineman Tyree Wilson #0 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders defends during the first half of the college football game against the Kansas Jayhawks at Jones AT&T Stadium on December 05, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images) /

First-round draft prospects Packers could trade up for: Tyree Wilson, edge, Texas Tech

If the Packers want to draft for the future, they could target an outside linebacker. Preston Smith and Rashan Gary are the unquestioned starters heading into next year, but Green Bay needs a long-term replacement for the former, and the latter is coming off a torn ACL. They also have zero depth.

Wilson is a homerun prospect, much like Gary was when they drafted him. He has elite size (6-foot-6 and 271 pounds) and athleticism for his position. He can also line up on the edge or slide inside to the defensive line. Considering Green Bay has needs at both positions, that versatility intrigues them.

The sky is the limit when it comes to his potential. He has all the tools to be incredibly successful and be an impactful player from Day 1.

Home/Green Bay Packers