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Packers News: Latest analysis two days before draft

By Freddie Boston

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell speaks during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell speaks during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) /
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The latest Green Bay Packers news and analysis just two days away from the 2018 NFL Draft.

Good morning and welcome to the Packers News Report for Tuesday, April 24. We are just two days away from the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Are you ready? I can’t wait.

The draft, as you can expect, dominates the world of the Green Bay Packers today. So let’s dive right into the Packers News Report.

Here’s a roundup of the latest news and analysis from around the internet.

Packers news and notes from around FanSided

Why the 2017 draft class will lead defensive turnaround [Lombardi Ave]

While all the talk is about this week’s draft, and how Green Bay can improve its defense, we shouldn’t forget about last year’s draft class. Kevin King, Josh Jones, Montravius Adams and Vince Biegel will all have important roles to play in 2018 and beyond. They are key pieces in the turnaround of the defense under Mike Pettine.

Five greatest draft picks in Green Bay Packers franchise history [Lombardi Ave]

Ranking the five greatest draft picks in franchise history. Ted Thompson’s first pick as general manager is on this list. Maybe one day Brian Gutekunst’s first selection will make the list.

Top needs addressed in latest three-round mock draft [Lombardi Ave]

Here’s my final mock draft of the year. If this happens for real later this week, I for one will be very happy. I think all three of the players selected in this mock could help Green Bay get better on both sides of the ball. Be sure to leave a comment below to let me know your thoughts.

More news and notes from around the internet

The case for and against the Packers drafting OLB Marcus Davenport [Packers Wire – Jack Wepfer]

GM Brian Gutekunst ‘welcomes’ talks with Aaron Rodgers, Packers’ players [ESPN – Rob Demovsky]

Here are 28 players the Packers brought in for pre-draft visits [PackersNews.com – Tom Silverstein]

2018 Draft Board Projection: Athletic edge rushers can be found in any round [Acme Packing Company – Evan “Tex” Western]

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We hope you enjoyed this edition of the Packers News Report.

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