Packers mock draft roundup: Brandon Aiyuk in Round 1?
Two mock drafts have the Green Bay Packers selecting wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk in the first round.
With the scouting combine just around the corner, mock drafts are heating up around the internet.
Christian Borman wrote an excellent Green Bay Packers seven-rounder for Lombardi Ave. Be sure to check it out.
Here’s a look at who draft analysts are predicting to go at No. 30 to the Packers:
Sports Illustrated, Kevin Hanson
Brandon Aiyuk, WR, Arizona State
Arizona State wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is a popular name to the Packers in mock drafts. Kevin Hanson of Sports Illustrated has the Packers selecting Aiyuk in the first round. And I love this pick. Aiyuk is phenomenal after the catch as he has the speed to run right by defenders and make them miss.
NFL.com, Chad Reuter
Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma
If the Packers are to address the linebacker position in the draft, they might have to go early. Kenneth Murray out of Oklahoma might not still be on the board at No. 30, but he could make for a great pick if he is. Chad Reuter of NFL.com predicts he’ll still be available when the Packers hit the clock. Murray is one of the best inside linebackers in the class and could be a Day 1 starter in Mike Pettine’s defense.
Bleacher Report, Kristopher Knox
Tyler Biadasz, C, Wisconsin
This is an interesting choice. Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report has the Packers going with Wisconsin center Tyler Biadasz in the opening round. Of all the picks in this mock draft roundup, I think this would be the least favorable.
While adding to the offensive line is never a bad idea, many draft analysts don’t believe Biadasz will go in the first round. He didn’t make Daniel Jeremiah’s initial top 50 prospect rankings for NFL.com and also plays a position the Packers are already strong at with Corey Linsley.
The Draft Network, Jonah Tuls
Brandon Aiyuk, WR, Arizona State
Another pick for Aiyuk here in this mock draft by Jonah Tuls of The Draft Network. While the hope would be that he falls to the second round, it’s looking increasingly likely he won’t fall further than early on Day 2 and could be a first-rounder. No matter the round, if he ends up in Green Bay, I’ll be delighted. A receiving duo of Aiyuk and Davante Adams could be unstoppable.