Green Bay Packers: Ten first-round options in 2017 NFL Draft

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Florida Gators defensive back Quincy Wilson (6) intercepted the ball and ran it back for a touchdown against the Missouri Tigers eduring the second quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Quincy Wilson, CB, Florida

It’s clear at this point the Packers can’t rely on what they have at the cornerback position. Second-year players Damarious Randall and Quentin Rollins are too up and down. They at least don’t show the consistency necessary to depend on them each week.

Green Bay could use an elite cover corner who can match up against the opponent’s top receiver. If Shields doesn’t return after this season, cornerback should absolutely be a position the Packers consider addressing in the first round.

Wilson would give the Packers another tall corner with good size and physicality to go along with LaDarius Gunter on the boundary. Wilson is an excellent press-man cornerback, and he can match up against a top receiver and hold his own without constant safety help over the top.

This would be a very valuable asset on the Packers defense. It would really free up Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and Morgan Burnett to roam the field and make plays. It would also allow Randall to play more nickel corner, which would allow him to make more plays instead of being matched up against the opponent’s top receiver.

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