5 dream draft targets for Packers to build unstoppable offense around Jordan Love

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3. Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU

The Packers never draft wide receivers in the first round, but if LSU's Brian Thomas Jr. falls to No. 25, they should make an exception.

Thomas offers size, athleticism, speed, big-play ability, and versatility. The Packers have a deep and talented receiving corps, but Thomas has the potential to become Green Bay's top pass-catcher. That's how good he is.

"Thomas is a big-play machine and has the upside to develop into a No. 1 receiver for his drafting team," writes NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah.

At 6-foot-4, 205 pounds, Thomas is dominant in the red zone. He caught an unbelievable 17 touchdowns in his final season at LSU. He also averaged 17.3 yards per reception, highlighting his big-play ability.

Christian Watson has struggled to stay healthy in his first two seasons with the Packers. Thomas would give Green Bay another receiver who can stretch the field and hurt defenses vertically. And when they're both on the field together, look out.

The Packers don't need a first-round receiver, and there's a good chance Thomas will be long gone by the time they hit the clock. However, with so much receiving talent in this year's class, including Thomas's LSU teammate Malik Nabers, he could fall to No. 25, giving the Packers an opportunity to add the final piece to an unstoppable receiving corps.