Packers three-round mock draft: Double-down at WR after trade

Jalen Reagor (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
Jalen Reagor (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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Round 2 (62): Michael Pittman Jr., WR, USC

Just like the Packers have done in recent years under Brian Gutekunst, they double-down at their biggest position of need. Gutekunst selected Jaire Alexander and Josh Jackson in the opening two rounds in 2018, then a year ago picked Rashan Gary in the first round after signing Za’Darius Smith and Preston Smith in free agency.

With such a deep class at wide receiver this year, there will be an opportunity to do the same here. With Reagor adding game-changing speed and explosiveness to the Packers offense, they could find another big target for Aaron Rodgers later in the second round.

If Michael Pittman Jr. is still on the board at No. 62 overall, this would be an excellent pick for the Packers. Pittman has great hands and could be a reliable, high-volume target in Green Bay’s offense. In his final year at USC, Pittman caught 101 passes for 1,275 yards and 11 touchdowns.

All of a sudden, wide receiver could become a strength. With Reagor and Pittman joining Davante Adams, along with the depth of Allen Lazard and Devin Funchess, the Packers would be in a much stronger position offensively.