PACKERS 10 players the Packers may take in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft JASON WILDE For the State Journal Apr 24, 2024 Apr 24, 2024 Updated Jul 4, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The three-day 2024 NFL Draft starts Thursday with Round 1. Here are 10 players the Green Bay Packers are likely considering with the 25th selection.k9am`] r@@A6C s6y62?[ rq^$[ x@H2k^9amkAm%96 e\7@@E[ a_a\A@F?5 s6y62? 7:ED H92E E96 !24<6CD 3@E9 D66< 2?5 ?665i 2? 2E9=6E:4[ G6CD2E:=6 A=2J6C 2E 2 A@D:E:@? H96C6 E96C6 2C6 BF6DE:@? >2C<D] s6y62? 42? A=2J 6:E96C 4@C?6C324<[ H96C6 a_a` 7:CDE\C@F?5 A:4< tC:4 $E@<6D 92D 32EE=65 :?;FC:6Dj @C D276EJ[ H96C6 E96 !24<6CD 92G6 ?@ 4=62C\4FE DE2CE6C 2=@?8D:56 7C66 286?E D:8?66 )2G:6C |4z:??6J] x? E9C66 D62D@?D 2E x@H2[ s6y62? H6?E 7C@> DE2CE:?8 @?=J @?6 82>6 2D 2 ECF6 7C6D9>2? E@ 36:?8 E96 q:8 %6?’D 5676?D:G6 324< 2?5 C6EFC? 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'You can never have enough:' NFL draft typifies Packers' commitment to competition General manager Brian Gutekunst used the draft to add 11 more rookies to what had already been the league’s youngest roster last season.
Packers may not have to delve into the 2024 NFL Draft for specialists It's hoped that Keisean Nixon back returning kicks and a second-year jump from kicker Anders Carlson will be enough for the special teams to s…
Subterfuge, or swap meet? Packers GM won't divulge team's NFL Draft plans “I don’t think you want anybody to get a bead on what you’re doing, particularly this time of year,” Gutekunst said during a 35-minute Q&A…
Packers may target running mate for safety Xavier McKinney in the 2024 NFL Draft Three safeties from last season are no longer on Green Bay's roster. Here's why the Packers may look at the NFL draft to strengthen the position.
Packers' cornerback group has some question marks heading into 2024 NFL Draft Backup players helped to close the void last season by gaining valuable experience. Here's why Green Bay could target the position in the 2024…
Packers could seek to procure another linebacker in 2024 NFL Draft Two of the three starting linebacker spots appear to be filled. Depth at the position could be addressed in the draft
Packers' new-look defensive line may add depth in 2024 NFL Draft Green Bay has a new defensive coordinator installing a scheme that could free up players to be aggressive on the defensive line.
For starters, Packers’ offensive line needs depth charge from 2024 NFL Draft Green Bay kicked off its offseason program on Monday with the starting five blockers likely already set.
Emerging Packers tight ends could have depth added in 2024 NFL Draft Injuries allowed opportunities for Packers tight ends to separate themselves. A late-round pick could add depth.
Packers could add to wide receiver 'competition' in the 2024 NFL draft Green Bay loaded up at the position with young talent last season, and struck gold. Here's how they may use a pick this season on a receiver.
Why the Packers could add to their running back group in 2024 NFL Draft Josh Jacobs was acquired in the offseason and Aaron Jones left shortly thereafter. Would Green Bay use a draft pick to add another running back?
Why the Packers are in the market for a quarterback in 2024 NFL Draft Jordan Love had a strong first season as the Packers' starter. The franchise has a history surrounding the position and the draft, and may not…
Surprising pick made in first round of 2024 NFL Draft Most observers figured the Packers would go for a defensive player with their first selection. Here's who they took.
Packers' Brian Gutekunst: 'Pretty easy decision' on first-round draft selection The Packers' general manager took an offensive player in the first round for just the second time in his seven-year tenure.
After second-round trade, Packers bolster linebacker corps in NFL Draft A 2023 first-team All-American will fill a vital role in the defense's new 4-3 scheme.
Packers select safety with second of 2 second-round picks in NFL Draft Javon Bullard has proven to be a versatile playmaker in Georgia's secondary.
'You can never have enough:' NFL draft typifies Packers' commitment to competition General manager Brian Gutekunst used the draft to add 11 more rookies to what had already been the league’s youngest roster last season.