The first mock draft from Mel Kiper, ESPN’s long-serving draft analyst, has the Green Bay Packers adding a playmaking receiver at the end of the first round.
With the 30th pick, Kiper sent Penn State star K.J. Hamler to the Packers.
From Kiper: “What does Rodgers have to do to get some help? Hamler, who at 5-foot-9 reminds me a little bit of Marquise Brown, is electric with the ball in his hands. He could rise even more after he works out at the combine. Offensive tackle could be another potential target for Green Bay.”
Hamler, who doesn’t turn 21 until July, caught 98 passes for 1,658 yards and 13 touchdowns over his two seasons at Penn State. He also returned kicks and punts for the Nittany Lions.
Although undersized, Hamler could give the Packers a dynamic playmaker down the field and in the slot.
The need at receiver is clear. Aaron Rodgers and the Packers require help in the passing game behind Davante Adams, and this draft is deep and talented at receiver.
Six receivers went in the first round of Kiper’s draft.
