Green Bay Packers Mock Draft: First 7-Round Predictions
By Joe Wedra
Oct 11, 2014; Gainesville, FL, USA; LSU Tigers cornerback Jalen Collins (32) defends Florida Gators wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (11) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
It’s time for a Green Bay Packers mock draft (all seven rounds) after yesterday’s incredible Championship Sunday. The Packers got knocked out in the NFC Championship Game, falling 28-22 to a Seattle Seahawks team looking to be repeat Super Bowl champions.
The needs are endless for Green Bay this season, but there’s no denying where the biggest holes lie: the defensive side of the football. Down the stretch, it was the secondary and linebacking corps that hurt and ultimately cost Green Bay games. You won’t be hearing any Packer fans complaining if this team goes secondary first in April.
In this “mock draft”, we’ll be laying out options for the Packers in each round of the draft. We’ll start with the best option, followed by other prospects that should be on the board that may be worth taking at the time.
To start things off, let’s look at the Round One option:
FIRST ROUND
Paul Dawson. 1. player. 49. The beauty of this selection is Dawson’s versatility. He’s a special athlete that can not only use his instincts and athleticism to play outside linebacker, but his well-rounded game to project as an MLB in the NFL. During his time at TCU, Dawson displayed incredible ability to move in space and track down ball-carriers before anyone else on the Horned Frogs’ defense.. LB. TCU
Other options at LB in Round 1
Miami LB Denzel Perryman, UCLA Erik Kendricks
SECOND ROUND
Jalen Collins. 2. player. 49. How can this team not address this glaring issue? The defensive backfield in Green Bay has been an issue for far too long. Collins should be there when they select, and would be a nice addition for the Packers secondary. Don’t be surprised if this isn’t the only DB you see taken in this and many other mock drafts.. CB. LSU
Other options at CB in Round 2
PJ Williams, Florida State, Senquez Golson, Ole Miss
Next: Help at WR, TE