Packers projected to replace Bakhtiari, Runyan in first round of 2024 NFL Draft
By Reed Wallach
The Green Bay Packers continue to retool around Jordan Love, and the team may go where it has rarely gone in the NFL Draft, according to oddsmakers.
The Packers have made some changes on the offensive line, which is leaving a bit of a void there, but it appears that the team may be angling to replenish in the trenches to protect its franchise quarterback early in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Currently at FanDuel Sportsbook, offensive line is the odds on favorite to be the position of the first pick used by the Packers with cornerback a close second choice.
This is a loaded offensive line group with as many as 11 projected first round prospects in several prominent mock drafts. The Packers, who let David Bakhtiari and Jon Runyan go in free agency, are linked to several offensive linemen.
The Packers have lots of flexibility along their offensive line today. They won't need to approach the draft saying they need specifically IOL/OT guys.
— Ken Ingalls - Packers Cap 💰 (@KenIngalls) April 12, 2024
They'll draft the best overall OL players they can and move around their chess pieces of Jenkins, Tom, Myers (less) as needed.
For what it's worth, offensive lineman in the 20-30 range include, Graham Barton, Amarius Mims, Jackson Powers-Johnson and Tyler Guyton, but the team can take its highest graded player, if available.
However, cornerback is also in play for Green Bay, especially with the likes of Cooper DeJean wowing at his pro day, cementing himself as a first round prospect.
From NFL team at Cooper DeJean's pro day:
— 🏈 UCF RON 🏈 (@UCF17Ron) April 9, 2024
4.43/4.45 40-yard dash
38.5" vert
10'4" broad
I can’t wait to see another great IOWA player next season pic.twitter.com/iuaFqGLvGJ
We have less than two weeks until the first round of the NFL Draft with the Packers slated to pick No. 25 and likely going to have options at both OL and DB, but also can add the likes of another pass rusher as the team looks to bolster its roster.
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Position of first drafted player on Green Bay Packers in 2024
- Offensive Line: -125
- Cornerback: +185
- Defensive Line/Edge: +500
- Safety: +1100
- Linebacker: +1400
- Wide Receiver: +4000
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