The NFL Draft: Who do the experts have the Green Bay Packers taking?
By Dan Dahlke
Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) is pressured by Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Carl Davis (71). Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
Matt Miller (Bleacher Report)
RD 1 – Benardrick McKinney, LB, Mississippi State
RD 2 – Carl Davis, DL, Iowa
Bleacher Report’s lead draft analyst, Matt Miller – and one of the best resources for draft analysis around the web, in my opinion–just came out with his latest two-round mock draft and has Green Bay addressing their front seven with their first two picks.
This makes complete sense. McKinney is athletic, explosive, and imposing at 6-foot-5 and 249 pounds. Many consider the Mississippi State prospect as the top inside linebacker in this year’s class.
He’s a tough, downhill player that offers a lot of upside and would address a major need at inside linebacker for the Packers.
However, the better pick here might be Davis, the powerful, run-stuffing defensive lineman who is a steal at the end of the second round.
At 6-foot-5 and 315-pounds, Davis can play either nose tackle or defensive end in the Packers system and shows good burst off the line. He could be a day-one starter in the Packers base.