Packers: Ranking the top eight draft picks since 2000

Green Bay Packers, Aaron Rodgers (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
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Green Bay Packers, Davante Adams
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4. Davante Adams, 2014

Davante Adams may not jump out in the minds of Packers fans when it comes to the best picks in the last two decades, but his numbers speak for themselves.

Adams has become cemented in franchise history as one of the best receivers of all time for the Packers. His record standings and accolades speak volumes of how valuable he was to the team and their passing offense.

He is ranked second in franchise history in receptions and receiving touchdowns and, to top that off, he is ranked fourth in receiving yards.

Adams has recorded three seasons with 110-plus catches, 1,350-plus receiving yards and 11-plus touchdowns, which makes him the only player in NFL history to achieve this.

If this does not show his value, then this last record sure will.

Last season, Adams beat the franchise record of Jordy Nelson for most receiving yards in a season with 1,528 yards, which beat the previous record of 1,519.

Adams will always be remembered for his quick feet off the line and route-running, which are some of the best the NFL has to offer. He will be sorely missed by the Packers and will go down as one of the best wide receivers in franchise history.

3. Jordy Nelson, 2008

Jordy Nelson is one of the names that pops up when you talk about the great Packers receivers, and for good reason.

He played nine seasons in Green Bay and will be remembered for not only his service to the franchise, but also his magical performance in Super Bowl XLV, where he had 140 yards receiving and a touchdown to help the Packers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The former Kansas State University wideout is high up on the Green Bay receiving standings.

Nelson ranks second in receiving touchdowns and is fifth in receiving yards. He had three seasons with 10-plus touchdowns as well as four 1,000-plus receiving yards.

Nelson will go down in Packers’ history as one of the key weapons for Aaron Rodgers to succeed and will always be a staple in franchise history.