The NFL Draft is right around the corner, and we’re putting together a Green Bay Packers 7-Round Mock Draft today.
Green Bay Packers 7-Round Mock Draft
Round 1, Pick 25: LB Payton Wilson, N.C. State
A move to a 4-3 scheme in 202🎶4 will have the Packers 💧moving Quay Walker and Isaiah McDuffie to the outside edge rusher positions. Payton Wilson projects to be a starting-caliber inside linebacker who can plug into that defense immediately.
Payton Wilson is a dynamic defender known for his athleticism and instinctual play. He excels against the run, displaying excellent trigger and leverage, along with a relentless motor and nuanced tackling techniques. Wilson also demonstrates prowess as a blitzer, showcasing sudden moves and flexibility. Despite primarily playing inside the box, he is comfortable in coverage, with smooth hips and keen instincts for generating turnovers. However, concerns linger about his injury history and occasional over-eagerness to make plays, which can lead to being caught out of position. Nevertheless, Wilson’s modern skill set and infectious energy make him a promising three-down linebacker prospect with the potential for immediate impact if he remains healthy.
Round 2 Pick 41: OT Jordan Morgan, Arizona
Jordan Morgan is a seasoned left tackle with extensive experience in Arizona’s run-pass-balanced scheme. He possesses good bulk, initial quickness, and play strength, excelling in run blocking with precise timing and powerful hand technique. In pass protection, he thrives on play-action sets but struggles with wide rush alignments due to limited range and hip opening issues. Despite these challenges, Morgan’s transition to guard is promising, where his strength and quickness can shine in run blocking. However, he may face difficulties against elite edge rushers in pure pass-protection situations.
Round 2, Pick 58: G Christian Mahogany, Boston College
Christian Mahogany is a dominant interior lineman known for his size, power, and technique. In the run game, he excels at exploding off the line, establishing leverage, and driving defenders away with his strength. Mahogany is also effective in pass protection, showcasing quick footwork, strong awareness, and thꦅe ability to handl🐟e various pass rush techniques. While he occasionally struggles with agility and penalties, he has shown improvement and versatility suitable for any scheme. Despite overcoming a torn ACL in 2022, Mahogany has the potential to become a top-tier starter at the next level.
Round 3, Pick 88: CB Renardo Green, Florida State
Renardo Green emerges as one of the fastest-rising prospects in the 2024 draft class. With notable improvement each season, Green showcased his versatility and productivity in 2023 with 43 tackles, 1 interception, 12 passes defensed, and a sack. His coverage skills are versatile, excelling in both press-man and off-coverage situations. In press-man, Green displays lateral quickness and fluid hips to mirror receivers closely, while in off-coverage zone, his instincts shine as he disrupts routes and makes plays on the ball. Moreover, Green’s ability to play outside and nickel, along with effective blitzing, adds to his versatility. However, concerns linger about his over-aggressiveness and inconsistency in press-man situations, where he must refine his technique to avoid penalties and improve patience.
Round 3, Pick 91: HB Bucky Irving, Oregon
Bucky Irving has garnered attention with two standout seasons at Oregon, firmly placing him on the NFL radar. Known for his unique skill set, Irving demonstrates excellent patience, vision, and burst as a runner, adept at navigating through traffic and making defenders miss in the open field. Despite his smaller size, Irving showcases remarkable strength, contact balance, and agility, often turning negative plays into positive gains. However, concerns arise regarding his lack of size for short-yardage situations and his questionable long speed as a home run threat. In the passing game, Irving possesses reliable hands and route-running ability, although his pass-blocking could improve. While he may not fit the mold of an every-down ball carrier due to his size, Irving’s playmaking potential makes him a valuable asset for an NFL offense.
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Round 5, Pick 169: DI Myles Murphy, North Carolina
Myles Murphy, highly regarded as a four-star prospect and a top high school football player in North Carolina, quickly made his mark at Chapel Hill. He saw early playing time as a true freshman in 2020, contributing consistently. The following year, as a full-time starter, he enjoyed his most productive season, earning Second-Team All-ACC honors. Despite a shift in defensive scheme in subsequent seasons, which affected his production, Murphy’s talent still earned him recognition and an invitation to the East-West Shrine Bowl.
Round 6, Pick 202: LB Jaylan Ford, Texas
Jaylan Ford boasts extensive experience as a four-year starter in over 45 games for Texas, demonstrating high football IQ and instincts. In ru💯n defense, he excels at diagnosing plays, filling gaps, and tackling near the line of scrimmage with relentless effort. Ford shines in zone coverage, showcasing interception prowess and adeptness at reading route concepts. However, concerns arise regarding his speed, particularly in covering runs to the edges and defending in open space. Despite this 💜limitation, Ford’s experience and productivity make him a valuable asset within a specific scheme and role.
Round 6, Pick 219: HB Blake Watson, Memphis
Watson exhibits an initial burst and excellent lateral quickness to evade defenders or take runs outside with impressive footwork. He d🍷emonstrates an excellent sense of being an inside and outside runneℱr and has above-average vision to make sharp cuts. Additionally, he has good patience and footwork to navigate through defenses.
Round 7, Pick 245: QB Sam Hartman, Notre Dame
Sam Hartman, a poised quarterback, possesses a diverse skill set suited for top-level competition. While not an exceptional athlete, he excels within structured plays, displaying pre-snap mastery over several seasons. With advanced processing skills, he quickly navigates progressions and delivers passes with anticipation and precision. Hartman exhibits good touch and decisiveness, particularly on seam routes. Despite occasional delays under pressure, his footwork and pocket awareness mitigate risks. However, concerns arise regarding his mechanics, leading to inconsistencies in accuracy and vulnerability to sacks. Nonetheless, Hartman’s experience and mental acuity make him an appealing option for teams seeking quarterback depth.
Round 7, Pick 255: CB Jarius Monroe, Tulane
Monroe is a senior defensive back who played for LATU for one season after playing the previous three ▨seasons for Nicholls St. He is a versatile player who can play as a LCB, RCB, and safety. He has good height, weight, and speed to play the position. Additionally, he has above-average athletic ability, run support, ball skills, and tackling ability. He is soliܫd in zone and man coverage and has a good ability to shed blocks.
