Green Bay Packers: 2018 NFL mock draft roundup 2.0

The Green Bay Packers will have the opportunity to select a difference maker in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Who are draft analysts around the internet mocking to the Green Bay Packers at No. 14 overall?

There are a number of directions the Packers could go with their first-round pick, and the fact they are selecting so high makes it all the more interesting.

As this mock draft roundup proves, it’s difficult to predict which player that general manager Brian Gutekunst will select on Day 1. Here’s who some of the top draft analysts from around the internet believe the pick could be.

Brad Weiss of FanSided: Josh Jackson, CB, Iowa

Josh Jackson has the potential to become a No. 1 corner in the NFL, which is exactly what defensive coordinator Mike Pettine needs. Kevin King could become that player, but you can never have too many talented cornerbacks. The Packers need to find one, and Jackson is arguably the best this draft class has to offer.

Erik Lambert of NFL Mocks: Courtland Sutton, WR, SMU

Don’t be surprised if the Packers opt for a wide receiver early in the draft. If they do, 6-foot-4 Courtland Sutton could be the selection. He would give Aaron Rodgers a big-time target on offense.

Bucky Brooks of NFL.com: Arden Key, OLB/DE, LSU

Bucky Brooks mocked edge rusher Arden Key to the Packers in his first mock draft. Green Bay needs to strengthen its pass rush, and Key could do just that.

Jon Dove of With The First Pick: Vita Vea, DT, Washington

While defensive tackle isn’t considered a major “need”, Brian Gutekunst spoke about wanting depth at every position. Imagine a defensive line featuring Mike Daniels, Kenny Clark and Vita Vea. Now that would be fun. It’s entirely possible Vea will be the most talented player left on the board when the Packers pick at No. 14.

Chris Roling of Bleacher Report: Arden Key, OLB/ DE, LSU

Here’s Key again in the latest Bleacher Report mock. It’s hard to dislike this choice. This is the position the Packers need to upgrade the most.

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Connor Riley of SEC Country: Josh Jackson, CB, Iowa

Jackson makes his second appearance in this week’s roundup, and he’s been a popular choice to the Packers in mock drafts all offseason. This happened in 2014 with Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, and he ended up in Green Bay. Perhaps the same will be true with Jackson.