A review and breakdown of predictions for the Green Bay Packers in final mock drafts from a few of the most prominent draft analysts in the business:
The mock draft: Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.com
The pick: WR Brandon Aiyuk, Arizona State
The reasoning: “This could be the spot for Jordan Love. If the Packers pass on him, though, Aiyuk is a perfect fit in their offense.”
Our breakdown: Jeremiah is right; Aiyuk really does look like a perfect fit with Matt LaFleur and the Packers offense. He wins in the right ways. His straight-line speed opens up vertical attacking opportunities, and he’s arguably the best receiver in the class after the catch, with the ability to turn short completions into long touchdowns. He has the catch radius of a big receiver and the explosiveness of a little receiver, and he’ll have early impact potential because he can do a lot with manufactured touches. Aiyuk needs refinement as a route runner, but all young receivers need development as they transition to the pro game. There’s a reason Aiyuk has emerged as the mock draft favorite for the Packers. He checks all the boxes in terms of fit, talent and athleticism.
Our draft profile: Brandon Aiyuk
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