Quarterback - Round 4

The Packers love to invest at QB, but with only two picks in the top 100,  they do not have the luxury of being able to use an early draft pick to do it this year.

This draft does not have their usual type on day two anyway, with only LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier (who is light with small hands) projected to go.

The first real option is probably Penn State’s Drew Allar (116th on the consensus big board) with there being various day three options who would suit them from there on.

Running back - Round 2

This is not to say they should draft a running back in round two. Frankly, it would not be a wise use of resources, with Josh Jacobs and former 3rd round pick MarShawn Lloyd representing two investments at a non-premium position.

But if they do want Mike Washington from Arkansas, who is 69th on the consensus board and was in on a 30 visit, they might have to, with their first two picks at 52 and 84.

It is more likely Green Bay adds a back on day three – Nick Singleton from Penn State seems very much their type –  but the team is indicating they are at least willing to draft one early by showing interest in Washington.

Wide receiver - Round 2

The Packers went big at receiver last year, with two of their first three picks spent there, but those two players, Matthew Golden and Savion Williams, are the only two under contract for 2027. Even if Christian Watson re-signs – which he surely will – that’s only three.

You can never have enough weapons, and after trading Dontayvion Wicks, Green Bay may be in the market for another. Prospects who could interest them as early include Louisville’s Chris Bell, Alabama’s Germie Bernard and Georgia State’s Ted Hurst, who has been in for a 30 visit.

Tight end - Round 3

Maybe there is a world where the Packers break from type a little bit on size and shock everyone by drafting Vanderbilt  speedster Eli Stowers in round two, but more likely the first serious option for them is Georgia’s Oscar Delp, who is 89th on the consensus board.

Other than that, there look to be plenty of their traditional type available on day three. With Tucker Kraft entrenched as one of the pillars of their offense, it makes more sense to use a pick later rather than earlier. One name to watch: Dallen Bentley from Utah.

Offensive tackle - Round 4

Usually the Packers would be happy to spend an early pick on a succession plan on the offensive line, as they have done in the past by drafting Jordan Morgan in round one to eventually take over from Rasheed Walker at left tackle.

But right now it does not seem they have a spot on the O-line where they could be looking for an off ramp. They are heavily invested in Morgan, Aaron Banks (whose contract is now harder to get out of next year following a restructure), Sean Rhyan, Anthony Belton and Zach Tom.

The prospects projected to go on day two are also not their usual flavor, which is experienced college left tackles. Their range likely starts in round four with Duke’s Brian Parker II, who has center flexibility, or Florida’s Austin Barber, an athletic player who could kick to guard.

Interior offensive line - Round 4

It is a similar story on the interior of the offensive line.

A surprise round two pick could be Georgia Tech’s Keylan Rutledge, a powerful guard who plays with a mean streak and is a great athlete, but drafting someone who has only ever played guard would be out of character for the Packers, although he did get center reps at the Senior Bowl.

After handing Rhyan an extension, they probably do not want to draft a ‘center only’, which is what most of the early center prospects appear to be. They are likely to be after versatile players on day three, such as Kentucky’s Jager Burton, who has experience at all three interior spots. 

Defensive tackle - Round 2

This class does not have as many Packers types at defensive tackle as they would probably like, but it is still a screaming long term need.

They brought Christen Miller from Georgia in for a 30 visit, and among their reported visitors so far he is the highest ranked on the consensus board (47th). He is a big man who moves well and has played in various spots on the defensive line.

Domonique Orange from Iowa State stands out as more of a pure nose tackle option, and he could also be in play in round two.

EDGE - Round 2

While it may not be the most obvious need, do not rule out the Packers adding another pass rusher early.

They have usually had three significant EDGE investments at once in Brian Gutekunst’s tenure, whether that be early draft picks or highly paid veterans. After trading away Rashan Gary they are down to two. Micah Parsons is set to miss multiple weeks to start the season due to his torn ACL.

That means right now, Barryn Sorrell is probably starting across from Lukas Van Ness, with Brenton Cox Jr. likely first off the bench, as Collin Oliver is not a three-down player. Van Ness made real strides last year, but it’s not certain he’ll be on the team two years from now.

Gabe Jacas from Illinois stands out as the best option if the Packers go EDGE early, as a run-through-your-face type of rusher. They also brought Romello Height from Texas Tech in for a visit, who is more undersized and explosive. He is ranked 75th on the consensus board. 

Linebacker - Round 2

Linebacker is also not a desperate need, but Zaire Franklin is not a long term solution next to Edgerrin Cooper, and this draft class is strong, with multiple players the Packers will probably like projected to go right in the range of their first pick at number 52 overall.

This includes Jacob Rodriguez from Texas Tech, Anthony Hill Jr. from Texas and Jake Golday from Cincinnati. They are three different flavors of linebacker, so it would depend on what type of player the Packers may be looking for.

Cornerback - Round 2

For Green Bay to take a corner in round two, they would likely need to trade up to snag one of Tennessee’s Colton Hood, South Carolina’s Brandon Cisse or San Diego State’s Chris Johnson if they fall close enough to their pick at 52. How likely that is remains to be seen.

If they miss out there, they should still have plenty of options in round three or four in a deep cornerback class, with Arkansas’s Julian Neal, Texas’s Malik Muhammad, Florida State’s Devin Moore, Georgia’s Daylen Everette and Texas A&M’s Will Lee III (another 30 visit) all of potential interest.

Safety - Round 7

In this exercise last year, I wrote: “To be honest, it would be a bit of a shock if the Packers drafted a safety at all”. They did not need one then, with Xavier McKinney, Evan Williams, Javon Bullard and Kitan Oladapo all on the roster, and that is still the case.

If a prospect catches their eye late, they could throw them into the room and see if they can fill out the back end of the depth chart, but safety is arguably last on Green Bay’s priority list.