In the aftermath of the Green Bay Packers trading away Davante Adams, NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah posed a fascinating “what if” scenario: Could the Packers use both of their first-round picks on the wide receiver position?
In his latest mock draft on NFL.com, Jeremiah had the Packers taking Ohio State receiver Chris Olave at No. 22 overall (the pick from the Raiders) and Penn State receiver Jahan Dotson at No. 28 overall.
“I know it probably won’t happen, but a man can dream,” Jeremiah wrote.
He’s right; it probably won’t happen. But there’s a more interesting subplot to this idea: What are the chances of the Packers using two of their top four picks on wide receivers?
Here’s where it could get interesting. The Packers lost Adams, still haven’t re-signed Marquez Valdes-Scantling and have yet to make an addition at receiver in free agency. This team is long overdue for an investment of draft capital at receiver, even after taking Amari Rodgers last…