Packers 2018 mock draft roundup: Edge rushers, cornerbacks in focus
Cornerbacks
Cornerback is arguably the Packers’ biggest need. So far this offseason they have traded away Damarious Randall and signed Tramon Williams. It’s a reverse of what happened three years ago, when the Packers let Williams walk in free agency before using their first-round pick on Randall.
The Packers need another cornerback or two in the draft, and could look to select one on the opening night.
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Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report: Jaire Alexander, Louisville
Alexander could be exactly what Green Bay’s secondary needs. His 40-yard time at the combine (4.38 seconds) was sixth fastest among cornerbacks. Some analysts view Alexander as a late first-rounder to early second. We’ll see whether Gutekunst agrees with that assessment. Full Bleacher Report mock draft
Chad Reuter of NFL.com: Denzel Ward, Ohio State
Arguably the best cornerback in the class, if Ward falls to No. 14 Gutekunst might run to the podium himself. If there is a run on quarterbacks early, the odds of Ward dropping to the Packers will increase. Full NFL.com mock draft
Connor Riley of SEC Country: Josh Jackson, Iowa
Jackson’s name has been dropping in mock drafts, partly due to his 4.56-second 40-time. Despite that, he’s one of the top cornerback prospects in the class, and could become a Day 1 starter in Green Bay. Full SEC Country mock draft
Justin Baumann of BuffaLowDown: Josh Jackson, Iowa
Another mock, another Jackson selection. He had eight interceptions for Iowa last year. He even found the end zone twice. Full BuffaLowDown mock draft
Which of these cornerbacks would you most like to see in green and gold?