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2023 saw the Green Bay Packers surpass all expectations by qualifying for the playoffs with the youngest NFL team and witnessing the rise of quarterback Jordan Love. Now that the future is in sight, let’s take a look at a 2024 Packers mock draft.
Green Bay nailed their class for the 2023 NFL Draft, which is one of the reasons they have one of the best prospects in the NFL. Fans should be thrilled about the front office’s prospect evaluation skills leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Green Bay Packers excel in selecting and nurturing offensive linemen more than any other NFL team. The most recent success story is Zach Tom, a former fourth-round selection who has secured a long-term position at right tackle. But in 2024, left tackle will be a critical need.
David Bakthari, a left tackle, has the ability to play at an All-Pro level, but he struggles with injury. With a $40 million cap cost in 2024, cutting him would be the most logical course of action for the Packers. The Packers will then have a left tackle slot open and have $21 million in cap space.
Amarius Mims, an offensive tackle for the Georgia Bulldogs, enters the picture at this point. Although he’s still a little raw as a tackle, his upside is quite high. Mims, who is 6-foot-7, has the standard length and agility of a blue-chip left tackle. Additionally, he has made significant progress at Georgia, which is encouraging for his advancement. Even though Mims would have some challenging times as a rookie, Green Bay is the ideal environment for him to develop, and he has the potential to be the next left tackle in the Packers’ offensive line to make it to the Pro Bowl.
Green Bay hasn’t had a centerfielder in the secondary in many years. There’s no denying that the Packers are lacking a playmaker who can move around downfield and sling passes to the football, even though they have managed to make things work with decent cornerback play and a consistent pass pressure.
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Calen Bullock, a safety for the USC Trojans, would take that spot. At six feet three inches, Bullock has exceptional size. In addition to having plenty of length, he is also a highly skilled athlete. His quickness enables him to get close to the football, covering ground in a matter of seconds, and use his wingspan to create plays with it. He can also run with tight ends and receivers in man coverage by turning his hips.
Bullock’s main impact is in pass coverage, but he isn’t beyond using the same level of aggression to go after the ball carrier in reverse. His reflexes and quickness enable him to assess the action swiftly and cover ground more quickly than most. Bullock is still one of the top safeties in the 2024 NFL Draft class, even though he will miss a few tackles.
It’s a tradition unlike any other that Green Bay has had one of the worst run defenses in the NFL for years. As the seasons go by, it becomes more and more clear that more moves are required, and the interior defensive line is one position that has to be addressed.
2023 run defense statistics for the Green Bay Packers include: 15 allowed rushing touchdowns (19th), 4.4 yards per carry average (22nd), 128.3 rushing yards per game allowed (28th), and 31% run-stop victory rate (17th).
Kris Jenkings, a defensive tackle for the Michigan Wolverines, is a component of the answer. Among defensive linemen with at least 100 snaps played this season for the reigning national champions, Jenkins had the tenth-highest run-stop percentage (12.6%).
As an interior pass rusher, Jenkins is still developing, but in 2024, run-stuffing defensive tackles are what Green Bay needs. Jenkins can gain a lot of space for linebackers by consuming blocks, and he has proven that he can break into the backfield and stop the ball carrier for little gain. Green Bay’s run defense will get better with him on the defensive line.
In the past, Green Bay had strength at cornerback. After that, Jaire Alexander cast doubt on his future, Eric Stokes battled to stay on the field, and Rasul Douglas was shipped away. Even while this group still has a lot of potential and several young players are starting to show promise, it would still be prudent to maintain developing the secondary.
Green Bay Packers pass defense in 2023: 7.3 yards per attempt allowed (ranked 23rd), 206.8 passing yards per game (9th), 4% pass touchdown rate (18th), and a QB rating of 94.7 allowed
Jarrian Jones, a 6-foot-1, 192-pound defensive back for the Florida State Seminoles, is within Green Bay’s reach to be selected as a cornerback. Throughout his college career, Jones—a four-star recruit out of Mississippi—displayed a wealth of NFL-caliber abilities. According to Pro Football Focus, he limited opponents to 114 receiving yards and a 42.7 NFL QB rating in 2023 while also keeping them to a 45.8 percent reception rate on 24 targets. Although Jones may require technical im
Aaron Jones is a beloved running back by Green Bay’s supporters and hierarchy, and his incredible final-season performance served as a reminder to all of his abilities. But the front management of the Packers wants to use it wisely, and by classifying Jones as a post-June 1 cut, they may free up $11.858 million in salary space.
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provement and coaching to earn fewer penalties, he has the potential to be the Packers’ number-two corner.
Next season, the Packers’ running attack may have Trey Benson, an All-ACC running back, as its new focal point. At 220 pounds, the 6-foot-1 running back has plenty of punch when he drops his shoulders. He was also successful in pushing defenders to miss tackles, forcing 45 in the previous season and 79 in 2022. Add that to his ability to catch passes out of the backfield, and you have a fresh, affordable RB1 who may surpass 1,100 scrimmage yards in his first season.
