Breaking: Packers Unleash the Ultimate Supporting Cast for Jordan Love

If you think the Green Bay Packers don’t tend to take weapons early in the draft, think again. Since 2019, they are only behind the Detroit Lions in draft capital spent on offensive weapons, and the investment in wide receivers has been higher than it has in offensive linemen over the past three seasons.

General manager Brian Gutekunst himself has said that it’s not against the Packers’ philosophy to take wide receivers in the first round, even if he is still yet to do it in his current position. So let’s give him the benefit of the doubt here.

In this seven-round mock draft, we did a specific effort to build a strong offense around quarterback Jordan Love, with five of eight picks being offensive players.

First round, pick 23: WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State

The big question surrounding Egbuka is if he will be a primarily slot receiver in the NFL, because that’s what he was at Ohio State. But he had the physical tools and football ability to play everywhere. Also, I’ll never doubt a great receiver because of this after what happened with Justin Jefferson. Egbuka is an elite prospect in yards per route run and contested catch rate, and he brings something that the Packers truly need: Ability to beat man coverage. Full disclosure: Tet McMillan and Matthew Golden were already off the board.

Second round, pick 54: T Josh Conerly Jr., Oregon

Conerly has the Packers’ preferred profile, because he is athletic and has a lot of college experience at left tackle. In terms of size and what he’s able to do, it’s also fair to project that he will have positional versatility in the NFL.

Third round, pick 87: RB Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State

I know, I know. The Packers don’t need a running back because they have Josh Jacobs, Emanuel Wilson, Chris Brooks, and MarShawn Lloyd. But, first, Wilson and Brooks are entering the final part of their deals, and Lloyd has barely played. And have you watched Quinshon Judkins play? He’s extremely explosive and complements perfectly well what Jacobs does in the backfield. Judkins has also been highly productive, even playing against top competition.

Fourth round, pick 124: EDGE Tyler Baron, Miami (FL)

We’re not going full offense here, because that would be somewhat foolish. Baron is an elite pass rusher prospect, with an 18.7% pass rush win rate last season, when he had 48 total pressures. Baron is also a solid run stopper. His profile is ideal for what the Packers need, a high-end edge player without investing too much—because they have already done it a lot over the past few years.

Fifth round, pick 159: DT Rylie Mills, Notre Dame

Mills is not necessarily a great run defender, but you don’t need to be one to play in Jeff Hafley’s scheme. The priority is to create disruption, and Millis can certainly do it at a high level. Athletic and explosive, he had 34 pressures in 2024.

Sixth round, pick 198: TE Luke Lachey, Iowa

This is a special tight end class. And while the Packers have good depth there, it doesn’t hurt to take another one in the sixth round. Lachey is good at creating yards after the reception and break tackles, and as a tight end he can also help on special teams.

Seventh round, pick 237: WR Kyren Lacy, LSU

Lacy has the size the Packers like, even though his athletic profile isn’t ideal. But come on, it’s the seventh round. He was impressive against man coverage, even though contested catches are not his calling card.

Seventh round, pick 250: CB Alijah Huzzie, North Carolina

The Packers desperately need cornerback depth after losing Eric Stokes, Corey Ballentine, and Robert Rochell in free agency. Yes, they signed Nate Hobbs, but Jaire Alexander might be gone soon. Huzzie is a physical cornerback who allowed a 64.5 passer rating when targeted last season, and he also brings value as a kick returner.