3 positions Packers don’t need to target early in 2021 NFL Draft

We spend a lot of time focusing on areas the Green Bay Packers need to improve in the offseason, and understandably so.

Today, though, we’re going to look at three positions the Packers should avoid in the early rounds of the draft.

Of course, best player available has to come into it to some point. If Trevor Lawrence falls to No. 29, they should take him. But barring something dramatic and highly unlikely like that, the Packers should avoid these three positions in the early rounds of the draft.

1. Quarterback

This goes without saying. Easily top of the list is quarterback.

Just one year ago the Packers traded up in the first round to select Jordan Love, and he was inactive all season. There’s absolutely no need to draft another quarterback to sit behind Love and NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers, especially in the early rounds.

That said, it would entertaining to watch Packers Twitter if they did.

2. Tight end

The Packers have invested consecutive third-round picks at the tight end position. And they also have Robert Tonyan, last year’s breakout star, who was an undrafted free agent.

Tonyan led the Packers tight ends in touchdowns last season with 11 and he will remain one of the key receiving options for Rodgers and this offense.

Marcedes Lewis was re-signed this offseason, meaning he’ll be back to play a vital role, primarily as a blocker.

Josiah Deguara impressed early on last season, although it was a small sample size as a torn ACL ended his rookie year early. Getting him back will boost this offense in 2021.

Then there is Jace Sternberger. Green Bay had high hopes for the former third-round pick but after two years, it hasn’t gone to plan. Sternberger has battled injuries, but the hope is he can stay healthy and make a jump this season.

With this group of tight ends, it’s not a position to target early in this month’s draft.

3. Running back

Should Green Bay consider drafting a running back in the later rounds? Possibly. Matt LaFleur likes to have depth at the position, which has been affected by losing Jamaal Williams in free agency.

But after drafting AJ Dillon in the second round a year ago, the Packers don’t need to invest another high draft pick at the position. They’ve just spent big to re-sign Pro Bowler Aaron Jones, while Dillon looks set to step into the number two role.

Adding depth late on makes sense, but there’s no need to draft a RB early.