With two first-round picks, two second-round picks and 11 picks overall, the Green Bay Packers might be one of the most fascinating teams going into the 2022 NFL draft, the mega roster-building event which kicks off Thursday night with the first round.
Can general manager Brian Gutekunst supercharge the Packers’ roster with instant impact contributors and long-term roster pillars? A team that has won 13 games each of the last three regular seasons and is returning four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers now has a unique opportunity to add a big chunk of top-tier talent.
How will the Packers go about attacking the process?
Contributors Brennen Rupp and Brandon Carwile joined Packers Wire managing editor Zach Kruse to answer a few big questions about prospects and the Packers as the team enters the 2022 NFL draft.
Ideal scenario for the Packers in the first round?
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Zach: Generally speaking, the Packers should be aiming to turn their first-round picks into two elite players at premium positions. More specifically, the Packers would probably love to exit the first round with an instant impact wide receiver and an instant impact contributor along the offensive line or defensive front. This is a strong overall roster that just needs some reinforcements at a few key spots. Brian Gutekunst’s hit rate in the first round is high through four drafts, and he’s specifically targeted young, elite athletes. Following this blueprint looks like the way to go.
Brennen: The first wide receiver doesn’t come off the board until the 15th pick and Chris Olave falls to the Packers at 22. Then the Packers find a trade partner to move out of the first round with the 28th pick to gain more draft capital, giving Brian Gutekunst even more ammunition to be really aggressive on day two and early on day three. The strength of this draft class is on day two and early on day three. If Gutekunst can move out of the first round with the 28th…
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