The Green Bay Packers have entered mock draft season.
And in the first mock draft of the year from Daniel Jeremiah of NFL.com, the Packers used the 30th overall pick in the 2020 draft on a playmaking wide receiver.
Jeremiah sent Colorado receiver Laviska Shenault to Green Bay with the third-to-last pick of the first round.
From Jeremiah: “The Packers don’t pick WRs in the first round, but Shenault is more than just a receiver. He can line up in the backfield and move around the formation to create mismatches in Green Bay’s favor.”
Over the last two seasons at Colorado, Shenault caught 142 passes for 1,775 yards and 10 touchdowns and rushed for 276 yards and seven touchdowns.
The Texas native is a versatile weapon who has experience playing outside and in the slot and can be a nightmare to tackle after the catch. It’s possible he could provide a Deebo Samuel-like player for Matt LaFleur’s offense, which is based in the same concepts that helped make Samuel a rookie star for Kyle Shanahan in San Francisco.
Expect receiver to be a common position for the Packers to add in national mock drafts. There’s a significant need on the roster, and this draft is loaded with potential difference-makers.
