The NFL Draft is just three weeks away, and for the Green Bay Packers, the focus is squarely on the second round and beyond. With a roster built to contend, finding immediate contributors and long-term solutions will be key. Could a double dose of Georgia defense be the perfect start to their draft weekend?
In a new seven-round projection, the Packers address two glaring needs early by tapping into a familiar pipeline: the University of Georgia. This mock draft sees them fortifying the trenches and the secondary with proven SEC talent before adding a high-upside project at quarterback later on.
The run begins in the second round with defensive tackle Christian Miller. Despite some pre-draft questions, his fall to pick No. 52 would be a major win. At 321 pounds, the 21-year-old is a versatile, powerful force coming off a dominant final season. He projects as a long-term anchor at nose tackle, providing a crucial piece for the Packers' defensive front.
Not done in Athens, Green Bay doubles down in the third round by selecting cornerback Daylen Everette. A three-year starter for the Bulldogs, Everette brings the complete package: ideal size, blazing 4.38 speed, and proven durability. He has all the tools to develop into a future starter on the perimeter, addressing a position of need with a high-floor prospect.
Shifting to the offense, the Packers target offensive line depth with Trey Zuhn III in the fourth round. A technically sound left tackle with experience, Zuhn's versatility and elite pass-blocking metrics make him a classic Green Bay lineman. His potential to play center also provides valuable insurance for the interior of the offensive line.
The mock draft saves its most intriguing pick for the fifth round: quarterback Taylen Green from Arkansas. With Malik Willis departing, the Packers could look to develop another dynamic, dual-threat talent. Green possesses a rare blend of size, athleticism, and a powerful arm. While raw, he offers the kind of high-ceiling potential that makes late-round quarterback picks so fascinating for a team with a stable starter already in place.