Another successful Green Bay Packers draft is in the books.
It was a classic Brian Gutekunst class in many ways. He attacked several positions of need, tripling down on safeties and offensive linemen while adding two linebackers. Gutekunst also prioritized athleticism and versatility, which is the Packer Way. As promised, Gutekunst also added another quarterback on Day 3 with Michael Pratt.
A particular focus was building the spine of the defense. With the additions of Edgerrin Cooper, Javon Bullard, Ty'Ron Hopper, Evan Williams, and Kitan Oladapo, the Packers drafted players who can improve the middle of the defense under Jeff Hafley.
How well did the Packers draft? Here's a breakdown and grade for all 11 picks.
Packers 2024 Draft Grades: Day 1
You couldn't find a player better suited to the Packers than Jordan Morgan. Brian Gutekunst said he's "our kind of guy."
What do the Packers prioritize along the offensive line? They love versatility, athleticism, and excellent pass protectors. That describes Morgan. His Relative Athletic Score of 9.24 is among the best at his position. The Packers plan to let Morgan begin at left tackle, where he played at Arizona, but Brian Gutekunst believes he can line up at four positions along the offensive line.
"He's got left tackle feet. Very athletic kid," Gutekunst said. "He did 27 [reps] on the bench as well, so he's a very strong athlete. When you move inside, things move a little quicker and you've got to handle a little more power, and he's certainly shown an ability to do that."
Green Bay also values experience. Morgan started 37 games at left tackle for Arizona, making him one of the most pro-ready linemen in the class.
According to PFF, since 2022, Morgan has played 880 pass-blocking snaps, allowing only 31 pressures and three sacks. Pass protection is his biggest strength, and he will get a chance to land a starting job at tackle or guard from Day 1 in Green Bay.
Packers 2024 Draft Grades: Day 2
Just about every mock draft this offseason had Edgerrin Cooper going to the Packers in Round 2, and for good reason. He is a perfect fit for Green Bay. Size, speed, athleticism, position of need: Cooper checks every box. The Packers landed the best linebacker in the class and a significant upgrade in the middle of Jeff Hafley's defense.
"Love Edgerrin Cooper. Super explosive. Elite blitzer. Can bounce around the formation," writes The Guardian's Ollie Connolly.
Cooper can cover and defend the run and offers plenty as a blitzer. Hafley is going to love what Cooper brings to Green Bay's defense.
Brian Gutekunst made it pretty clear what he wanted in the secondary. He was in the market for an "interchangeable" safety—someone who can play the post, in the box, or nickel corner. Enter Georgia's Javon Bullard, who checks each box.
Bullard played primarily as Georgia's slot corner in 2022 before moving to a deeper role last season. Per PFF, he allowed a passer rating of just 34.0 in his coverage in 2023. Bullard will do a bit of everything in Hafley's defense and is the perfect partner for Xavier McKinney.
It's another home-run pick for the Packers on Day 2. NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah called MarShawn Lloyd the best running back in the class, and he now joins Josh Jacobs and AJ Dillon in Green Bay. Lloyd has elite athleticism and game-changing speed and will bring big plays to Matt LaFleur's offense. Lloyd also offers potential as a pass catcher with some similarities to Aaron Jones in his game.
According to Warren Sharp of Sharp Football Analysis, Lloyd averaged 8.2 yards per touch and forced a missed tackle on 37 percent of carries last season, both the best in the class.
A backfield of Jacobs, Lloyd, and Dillon is as good as any in the NFL.
Ty'Ron Hopper improves the Packers' defense and special teams, but this felt like a reach. Hopper was 173rd on the consensus board but Green Bay took him 91st. The good? Hopper is another excellent athlete with the potential to play on all four downs, including special teams.
Green Bay needed linebacker depth, and Hopper can quickly become the top backup behind Quay Walker, Cooper, and Isaiah McDuffie while earning a key role on special teams.
However, taking Hopper late in the third felt early, especially with Payton Wilson and Cedric Gray available.
Packers 2024 Draft Grades: Day 3
The Packers continued to build their secondary at an area of need to begin Day 3. Oregon's Evan Williams is another versatile safety who can play at multiple spots. If he can land a starting job opposite Xavier McKinney, it could allow second-round pick Javon Bullard to play more slot corner snaps. Williams can also help on special teams.
"Packers just got a guy that bunch of teams were quietly hoping would fall to them in Round 4," writes Senior Bowl director Jim Nagy. "Evan Williams is an instinctive dude. Falls into the "good football player" category."
Another classic Packers offensive line pick. What do they love? Athleticism and versatility. Duke's Jacob Monk has an elite Relative Athletic Score of 9.74, has experience at tackle, guard, and center, and was a five-year starter in college. He was also a team captain.
Monk will likely play center or guard for the Packers, but they will love his ability to also cover at tackle.
Brian Gutekunst likes to double and triple down at positions of need, and he's done it at safety. Oregon State's Kitan Oladapo is another team captain. The Packers often show interest in Senior Bowl participants, and Oladapo checks that box, too. He could be a Day 3 steal for the Packers as a late fifth-rounder.
Lance Zierlein of NFL.com compared him to former San Francisco 49ers safety Jaquiski Tartt, and projected he would go in Round 4.
"He's likely to come in as a backup with special teams duties but has a pretty good shot of becoming an eventual starter," writes Zierlein.
The Packers love versatility along the offensive line, and Georgia State's Travis Glover brings experience at tackle and guard. Green Bay has added plenty of depth and competition in this draft.
This is a great pick. Brian Gutekunst wasn't lying when he said he wanted to get back to the Ron Wolf method of drafting quarterbacks every year. Michael Pratt could've gone much earlier. He has 90 touchdown passes to only 26 interceptions in four seasons at Tulane and will provide serious competition for the backup job in Green Bay.
Another value pick to end the draft. Kalen King was considered a potential first-round pick at one point, but a disappointing 2023 season pushed him down to the seventh. Why not take a chance? If King can get anywhere close to where he was once projected, the Packers will have landed one of the steals of the draft.