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Packers 2018 Draft: Twitter reacts to Jaire Alexander selection

By Freddie Boston

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: Jaire Alexander of Louisville poses on the red carpet prior to the start of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: Jaire Alexander of Louisville poses on the red carpet prior to the start of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT /
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Twitter has been reacting to the Green Bay Packers’ first-round selection, cornerback Jaire Alexander.

It took two trades to finally get there, but the Green Bay Packers have their cornerback. At No. 18 overall — yes, you read that right — the Packers selected Jaire Alexander out of Louisville.

First they traded away the No. 14 pick to New Orleans, receiving the No. 27 pick as well as a 2019 first-rounder. But general manager Brian Gutekunst picked up the phone again and made a deal with Seattle, jumping up nine spots to select Alexander.

This is a big addition for the Packers’ defense. Alexander is one of the draft’s premier cornerbacks, and he will fit right into Mike Pettine’s unit.

Here’s how Packers fans have been reacting to the pick on Twitter:

Alexander was surprised by the pick.

Kevin King, who the Packers traded back to get last year, is excited about the pick.

Alexander and King are going to be key pieces of the secondary next year, working alongside veterans Tramon Williams and Davon House.

Want a reason to get excited about the selection? Here you go.

Bucky Brooks of NFL.com believes Alexander is a great fit in Mike Pettine’s defense.

How can you not love Alexander already?

The fact Gutekunst managed to add a 2019 first-rounder was particularly impressive.

Gutekunst got the cornerback he wanted, only had to move back four spots to do so, and also gained a future first-round pick. I like it.

Don’t forget about Alexander’s talent as a punt returner. He could give Green Bay’s special teams an immediate boost.

After Day 1, Green Bay still has plenty of selections to work with.

After the two trades, here’s the team’s remaining picks ahead of the final two days:

  • Round 2, Pick 13 (45 overall)
  • Round 4, Pick 1 (101)
  • Round 4, Pick 33 (133)
  • Round 5, Pick 1 (138)
  • Round 5, Pick 10 (147)
  • Round 5, Pick 35 (172)
  • Round 5, Pick 37 (174)
  • Round 6, Pick 33 (207)
  • Round 7, Pick 14 (232)
  • Round 7, Pick 21 (239)
  • Round 7, Pick 30 (248)

What are your thoughts on a busy opening night in the draft for the Packers? Who are you hoping they select in the second round?

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