Breaking down picks for Packers in new 4-round mock draft from……
meThe Green Bay Packers traded down in the first round of Chad Reuter’s latest four-round mock draft for NFL.com, eventually adding two offensive lineman and five defensive players. The Packers acquired seven players in the first four rounds after trading down from No. 25 to No. 28 in order to obtain an additional fourth-round pick.
The players selected by the Packers in Reuter’s latest mock draft are briefly broken down here.
Troy Fautanu (55), an offensive lineman for the Washington Huskies, celebrates a touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines on January 8, 2024, in Houston, Texas, USA, during the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. Unavoidable Credit: USA TODAY Sports/Mark J. Rebilas.
According to Reuter, Fautanu’s style of play is similar to that of former Packers standout LT David Bakhtiari. But unlike Bakhtiari, he won’t make it past the fourth round because to his inherent bend, length (34 1/2-inch arms), and pass-protecting strength, even if he is similarly less than ideal in height for a left tackle (6-3 3/4).
Breakdown: Zach Tom and Rasheed Walker are back for the Packers as their starting offensive tackles, but there’s no denying the position’s long-term necessity. With the departure of David Bakhtiari and Yosh Nijman, the Packers might potentially start Luke Tenuta or Caleb Jones at offensive tackle in front
Jordan Delight. The Packers should anticipate making a pick in this draft along the offensive line. Because of his exceptional athleticism, Fautanu may be able to play guard in the NFL if tackle isn’t the best position for him.
September 23, 2023; USA, Pullman, Washington; Jaden Hicks, a 25-year-old defensive back for the Washington State Cougars, celebrates after. Play in the second half at Martin Stadium’s Gesa Field versus the Oregon State Beavers. 38–35 was Washington State’s win. Required Credit: USA TODAY Sports/James Snook
Height: 6-2 211 pounds in weight RAS: N/A due to insufficient testing PFF standing: 61 Breakdown: A perfect match for Xavier McKinney as the robust safety type. Hicks was a slot and box player for Washington State; at the next level, his physicality and downhill game should serve him well as a safety in the middle of the field.
