Green Bay Packers: Ten first-round options in 2017 NFL Draft
By Dan Dahlke
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3. O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama
In my first mock draft of the season, which we posted last week here on the site, I had the Packers select Howard in the first round. If Green Bay ends up picking in the last ten picks or so of the first round, it’s unlikely they’ll get a chance to select the athletic Alabama tight end.
Howard currently holds a mid-first round grade. However, if the Packers end up selecting right around pick No. 20, it’s within the realm of possibility they could take Howard.
Howard would bring a lot to their offense. He can stretch the seam and make plays after the catch. He’s also a fantastic run blocker. However, if the Packers like what they have in Cook and sign the veteran to an extension, tight end might be less of a priority to address early in the draft.