Heres How Packers Can Get Best Receiver

GREEN BAY, Wis. How far would the Green Bay Packers have to move to get a crack at the best receiver in the draft? And who is that receiver?In a sampling of five NFL scouts, including one teams second in command, four chose Ohio States Garrett Wilson as the lead dog in a strong Phil Haynes Jersey pack of receivers. USCs Drake London got the other vote, though another scout called him one of the more overrated players in the draft.Based on the current draft order and team needs, none of the scouts thought a receiver would be selected in the first nine picks. Were just getting to that stage of things, one said. Those first 10 picks, Atlanta at No. 8 needs a receiver after (Calvin) Ridleys suspension, but they need a quarterback. The Jets were in on (Tyreek) Hill, so I can see them at 10.If the Packers have their hearts set on one particular receiver to replace Davante Adams, they can go get him. With two picks in the first round and two more picks in the second round, theyre loaded in draft capital. In a strong draft, general manager Brian Gutekunst can sit tight, content that starting-caliber talent will fall into his lap. Or, with the additional picks provided in the Davante Adams trade, he can get aggre sive. Its a lot easier to trade away a second-round pick, for instance, when youve got an additional second-rounder and wont be forced to sit out an entire round.So, how do the Packers move up? Trade-value charts, , attach a point value for each pick. From there, its as simple as grabbing a calculator and doing some simple math. , which has values of 253 points for the 22nd overall pick, 209 points for No. 28, 106 points for No. 53 and 91 points for No. 59, here are some options.Scroll to ContinueNo. 22 plus No. 53 = 359 points. Washingtons pick at No. 11 is worth 358 points. That would put the Packers right behind the Jets.No. 22 plus No. 59 = 344 points. Houstons pick at No. 13 is worth 358 points.No. 22 plus No. 53 and No. 59 = 450 points. Carolinas pick at No. 6 is David Moore Jersey worth 446 points.No. 28 plus No. 53 = 315 points. Philadelphias pick at No. 16 is worth 305 points.No. 28 plus No. 59 = 300 points. The Chargers pick at No. 17 is worth 296 points.No. 28 plus No. 53 and No. 59 = 406 points. Atlantas pick at No. 8 is worth 406 points.The permutations are countle s. Green Bay could take the two picks from the Adams trade and throw in the first of their fourth-round picks for a total of 379 points. The Jets pick at No. 10 is worth 369.For what its worth, the Packers could easily wind up with three first-round picks. If they packaged No. 53 (106 points) and No. 59 (91 points), theyd have 197 points. Kansas Citys spot at No. 30 is worth 196.At the end of the day, point values are nothing more than numbers. If a general manager likes a player, he likes a player and isnt likely to be swayed too much by a chart. In the case of a receiver, the numbers that matter are catches, yards and touchdowns. If the Packers wind up trading up to get the right receiver, the trade will a victory, no matter what a chart says. Using the Mock Draft Simulator at NFL Mock Draft Database, here is our first Green Bay Packers-centric mock draft. First RoundNo. 22 DT Devonte Wyatt, Georgia: This is a case of best player available trumping need. With the veteran addition of Jarran Reed, Green Bay doesnt another defensive lineman. But Wyatt is really good, with the potential to be great with his Delano Hill Jersey explosivene s. And if the Packers feel good enough about a four-man rotation of Kenny Clark, Reed, Wyatt and TJ Slaton, they could part ways with Dean Lowy and realize almost $6 million in cap savings with a June 1 release. I might have gone a different route had Chris Olave (No. 20 to Pittsburgh) and Treylon Burks (No. 21 to New England) been available. First RoundNo. 28 WR Christian Watson, North Dakota State: Watson is big, fast, explosive and sure-handed. He has the potential to be a true WR 1. Penn States Jahan Dotson was available but he strikes me as more of a slot. At 6-foot-4, Watson delivers big plays through the air four touchdowns of 65-plus yards as a senior and has produced as a runner, blocker and returner. His father, Tim, was a sixth-round pick by the Packers in 1993.No. 53 TE Trey McBride, Colorado State: Yes, the Packers need receivers. But Ethan Pocic Jersey , really, what they need are pa sing-game playmakers. McBride won the Mackey Award as the nations top tight end. He led FBS tight ends with 90 receptions and 1,121 yards. He dropped only three pa ses, and is a good-enough blocker. Remember, drafts arent always about the here and now. Robert Tonyan is back on a one-year deal, so McBride could contribute as a rookie before taking over as the top tight end in 2023. No. 59 OT Abraham Lucas, Washington State: Lucas played at pa s-happy Washington State so, goodne s knows, hes capable of protecting a quarterback. The Packers, of course, are a man down following the release of Billy Turner. Athletically, he is made for Green Bays scheme. Third RoundNo. 92 LB Troy Andersen, Montana State: Andersen measured 6-foot-3 1/2 and ran his 40 in 4.42 seconds. If he pans out, the combo of DeVondre Campbell and Andersen could dominate games. As a freshman, Andersen started games at running back and linebacker. As a sophomore, he was an all-conference quarterback. As a senior, he was the FCS Defensive Player of the Year. Fourth RoundNo. Nick Vannett Jersey 132 OLB Tyreke Smith, Ohio State: The problem when you select best available over need is you run out of instant-impact players at positions of need. The Packers need an outside linebacker capable of providing high-quality depth behind starters Preston Smith and Rashan Gary. Smith had three sacks and five TFLs as a senior. He might never be a great pa s rusher but hell play run defense. No. 140 WR Erik Ezukanma, Texas Tech: Ezukanma led the Red Raiders in receiving each of his final three seasons. As a senior, he caught 48 pa ses for 705 yards and four touchdowns, plus carried 10 times for another 138 yards. At 6-foot-2 and 209 pounds with 33 1/2-inch arms, hes got quite a catch radius and good-enough speed. Hell run his 40 at pro day this week. Fifth RoundNo. 171: TE Jelani Woods, Virginia: Woods started his career as a quarterback at Oklahoma State and ended it as a tight end with Virginia. He caught 44 pa ses for 598 yards and eight touchdowns during his one season with the Cavaliers. If you dont know about Woods, and his , who will be a free agent next offseason. At 6-foot-7 and 269 pounds, he ran his 40 in 4.61 seconds. Sixth RoundNo picks due to Randall Cobb trade. Seventh RoundNo. 228 S Percy Butler, Lo