Latest Packers mock draft
By: Jake Rajala
The 2020 and 2021 MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers is walking through the smoke as he returns to haunt the rest of the NFL on Lambeau field. It’s time for Matt LaFleur, Rodgers, and the Pack to come out guns blazing in the final years of his Hall of Fame career. The grand focus of the Packers offseason now arguably lies in the NFL draft. They will look to add a prospect that can help them in the future and NOW. With that said, I’m going to untwine a Packers mock draft and project who the reigning NFC North champions could sign.
Round 1: Jameson Williams – WR – Alabama (Trade up)
The Alabama WR Jameson Williams is a flat-out playmaker and I believe he will be one of the biggest steals in the 2022 NFL Draft. The insane 40 times by Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson shadow the fastest elite draft WR Jameson Williams.
Todd McShay projects the Bills to ink Williams, but I could see the Packers moving up to select the productive (1,572 yards and 15 touchdowns) and shifty wideout. The Saints traded up to select the deep-threat WR Brandin Cooks for Drew Brees and I’d love to see the Packers be aggressive to land Williams.
Round 2: Carson Strong – QB – Nevada
The pick of Carson Strong might break a few TVs in the Green Bay area. Nonetheless, I’d really like to see the Packers pick up Strong, especially after drafting wideout in round one. The Cardinals (Josh Rosen, Kyler Murray) and Commanders (RG3, Kirk Cousins) once took multiple high draft pick QBs in the same or nearby years. The Saints also brought in Taysom Hill and Jameis Winston for competition behind Drew Brees.
Strong could beat out Love to be the future replacement and potential Pro Bowl QB for the Packers and they could trade Love, too. If Love is ahead of Strong and potentially a stud in relief of Rodgers in an unexpected circumstance, they could still trade Love (or Strong) for an impressive deal.
Round 3: Marcus Jones – CB/KR – Houston
The athletic freak Marcus Jones would fill a CB needy spot and be an x-factor in cold playoff games from the kick return spot. Jones was well regarded as the most versatile player in CFB. He can play the slot against Cooper Kupp and the outside against Michael Thomas.
He doesn’t have a scary ceiling with his size and top-end speed, but he can make plays with his agility and sturdy catching ability. He reminds me of Patrick Robinson, who was a star slot CB with the Eagles and Saints. Jones is expected to be picked in round 3 and he would really be the perfect fit for the Packers.
