The Inexperienced Bay Packers fell to the 49ers within the playoffs — once more. Nonetheless, Aaron Rodgers is on the town, protecting their Tremendous Bowl window open. To succeed in that peak this season, Inexperienced Bay has to pick out impression gamers within the NFL Draft. This 2022 7-Spherical NFL Mock Draft hopes to perform that aim for the Packers.
Inexperienced Bay Packers 7-Spherical 2022 NFL Mock Draft
Utilizing the free PFN Mock Draft Simulator with trades, geared up with the present 2022 NFL Draft order, let’s see who the Packers ought to goal with 11 picks.
Following the Davante Adams commerce, the Packers now personal further first- and second-round picks this 12 months. What can they do with their further draft capital?
Spherical 1, Choose 22: Drake London, WR, USC
It’s time, Inexperienced Bay — you’ll be able to’t keep away from drafting a receiver in Spherical 1 any longer. It’s been 20 years because the packers have chosen a WR within the first spherical, however with Davante Adams off to Las Vegas, they don’t have a selection.
Drake London could be the staff’s WR1 from Day 1. He can line up as a “massive slot” or as an X/Z on the surface, permitting LaFleur to scheme the ball to Adams simply. I’m certain Aaron Rodgers would recognize one other playmaking receiver to throw to.
Spherical 1, Choose 28: Boye Mafe, EDGE, Minnesota
Preston Smith re-signed, however Za’Darius Smith is a free agent. So, the Packers faucet into the sting defender properly by deciding on Boye Mafe on this 2022 NFL Mock Draft. Mafe is a supremely athletic cross rusher with energy to pair together with his explosiveness. He’s rawer than some others within the class, however the upside is immense.
Spherical 2, Choose 53: Kyler Gordon, CB, Washington
Eric Stokes flashed as a rookie, Jaire Alexander can be wholesome to begin the 12 months, and Rasul Douglas re-signed. However on this league, you’ll be able to by no means have too many gifted corners. Kyler Gordon is a terrific athlete within the secondary with the fluidity to play within the nickel. But, he has the dimensions and playmaking skill to stay on the surface.
Spherical 2, Choose 59: Travis Jones, DT, UConn
Travis Jones owns spectacular size and energy to man the nostril however the atheism to fill the B gaps. He can two-gap and stuff the run, however he has potential as a pass-rushing penetrator from the inside. He proved such on the Senior Bowl and examined properly on the NFL Mix.
Spherical 3, Choose 92: Quay Walker, LB, Georgia
The Packers want reinforcement at off-ball linebacker, and Quay Walker greater than matches the invoice. He is likely one of the greatest seek-and-destroy gamers from the place. So long as Inexperienced Bay doesn’t ask him to suppose an excessive amount of, he’ll excel in 12 months 1. Taking part in alongside De’Vondre Campbell will permit Walker to run free downhill.
Spherical 4, Choose 131: Kyle Philips, WR, UCLA
London isn’t all of the reinforcements the Packers want at receiver. Kyle Philips is a particularly environment friendly route runner. He’s a technician out of the slot and may get open in a rush for Rodgers. Philips additionally dabbles as a punt returner, additional including to his worth.
Spherical 4, Choose 140: Cole Unusual, G, Chattanooga
Cole Unusual gives guard/heart versatility, offering useful depth as a mid-round choose. He is likely one of the extra explosive linemen within the class, and his tape towards Kentucky and on the Senior Bowl proved he might compete towards prime competitors.
Spherical 5, Choose 171: Kellen Diesch, OT, Arizona State
Talking of O-line assist, Kellen Diesch can develop right into a swing sort out for Inexperienced Bay, which is important with David Bakhtiari’s damage historical past and advancing age. Diesch owns strong size and is spectacular in cross safety. He’s athletic however lacks some power as a run blocker, although an NFL-level weight room might repair that.
Spherical 7, Choose 228: Tycen Anderson, S, Toledo
Tycen Anderson has the velocity to carry up as a deep security however is greatest deployed coming downhill. He’s a protracted tackler and has a nostril for ball carriers. His protection prowess is enough however in a seventh-round security, you’ll be able to’t ask for significantly better than Anderson.
Spherical 7, Choose 249: Zach VanValkenburg, DL, Iowa
At 6’4″ and roughly 265 kilos, Zach VanValkenburg flashed on the sting for Iowa. His measurement/velocity combo makes extra sense on the inside with some added muscle mass, however VanValkenburg has potential. His energy is imposing, however he can get caught on blocks at occasions, which some additional hand utilization growth might amend.
Spherical 7, Choose 258: Andrew Ogletree, TE, Youngstown State
Andrew Ogletree has spectacular lengthy velocity (4.69 40-yard sprint) to pair together with his 6’5″, 250-pound body. He has an enormous catch radius with 33″ arms, and even when Robert Tonyan re-signs, having one other pass-catching tight finish is rarely a foul factor for an offense.
