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

By Dan Dahlke

Western Michigan Broncos wide receiver Corey Davis (84) makes a catch for a touchdown against Michigan State Spartans cornerback Arjen Colquhoun (36) during the 2nd half of a game at Waldo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Western Michigan Broncos wide receiver Corey Davis (84) makes a catch for a touchdown against Michigan State Spartans cornerback Arjen Colquhoun (36) during the 2nd half of a game at Waldo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Takkarist McKinley (98) brings down Arizona Wildcats quarterback Khalil Tate (14) during the second half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Takkarist McKinley (98) brings down Arizona Wildcats quarterback Khalil Tate (14) during the second half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Takkarist McKinley, OLB, UCLA

It’s been a recent trend for the Packers to turn to the Pac-12 for defensive talent. McKinley would make sense for Green Bay near the end of the first round.

The Bruin outside linebacker splashed on the draft scene this year with 10 sacks and 18 tackles for loss. The 6-foot-2, 265-pound linebacker has the speed and athleticism to bend around the edge and get after the quarterback.

He also plays with a non-stop motor and would bring some juice to the Packers pass rush. Even if Green Bay plans to sign Perry to an extension after this year, McKinley would give their defense another effective pass rusher to rotate in at outside linebacker.

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