The second day of the NFL draft has been a sweet spot for the Green Bay Packers in terms of finding wide receivers. Davante Adams, Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb and James Jones are recent examples of Day 2 picks who had productive careers in Green Bay. This year, wide receiver happens to be a top positional need for the Packers. While they have a pair of first-round picks to play with, no one would put it past this team to exit the first day without a wide receiver.
That’s not to say Green Bay won’t try to find a wide receiver. It’s simply a matter of when. After trading away Adams, there is no question the team must do something. The Packers’ current wide receiver corps lacks a number one option and formidable talent in general. If Green Bay played a game Sunday, Allen Lazard and a 31-year-old Cobb would be Rodgers’ top targets.
Of course, there is still time to sign a free agent or make a trade for a veteran wide receiver, but the draft will provide ample opportunities for them to add pass-catchers. Just don’t be surprised if the Packers leave Thursday without adding to their receiver room.
This class has plenty of depth at receiver that should carry over into the second day. Let’s explore those Day 2 options, assuming Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, Drake London, Treylon Burks and Jameson Williams are selected in the first round.