The Green Bay Packers used their first-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft on quarterback Jordan Love. The move up to get Love required a fourth-round pick, so the Packers really need to make the most of their two Day 2 picks on Friday. They currently hold the No. 62 pick and No. 94 pick.
Here are 50 potential targets on Day 2:
1. WR Denzel Mims, Baylor: Could Mims be the A.J. Brown or DK Metcalf of this year’s draft class? A team in the second round is going to get a physical and athletic receiver. He’d have to really fall for the Packers to get involved.
2. OT Josh Jones, Houston: Jones will likely go early in the second round. He produced at too high of a level in pass protection to last much longer, right? At some point, he’d be worth trading up to get.
3. WR/TE Chase Claypool, Notre Dame: His combination of size and elite athleticism could make him a dangerous big slot or move tight end at the next level. The Packers sure love size and athleticism when targeting pass catchers.
4. RB Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin: He’s a special runner with elite athleticism. The Packers would have to be tempted if he’s there at 62.
5. WR Michael Pittman, USC: He’s polished and ready to contribute right away at the next level, but the tall, athletic receiver with a pro-ready game might not last long into the second round.
6. OT Ezra Clevland, Boise State: How far would the highly athletic offensive tackle have to fall in the second round before the Packers got aggressive and went up to get him?
7. LB Akeem Davis-Gaither, Appalachian State: With speed and range, ADG fits the mold of a modern NFL linebacker. He could be the missing piece in the middle of the field for Mike Pettine.
8. WR Tee Higgins, Clemson: While he doesn’t match the Packers’ preferred athleticism thresholds at receiver, Higgins is a talented pass-catcher who played all over Clemson’s offense, won downfield and thrived as the primary target for Trevor Lawrence.
9. RB/WR Antonio Gibson, Memphis: Arguably the most intriguing player in the entire draft. He’s an elite creator with the ball in his hands and could contribute as a receiver, runner and returner. Go Go Gadget Gibson!
10. S Ashtyn Davis, Cal: Maybe the most underrated defensive back in the class. He has the best range of any safety in the class. Teams think he can be a great slot corner, too.
11. LB Zack Baun, Wisconsin: He’s a slippery edge rusher who has flashed the ability to play in space as an off-ball linebacker. The Packers likely value that skillset greatly.
12. DB Jeremy Chinn, So. Illinois: He’s one of the best athletes in the class, and there’s a chance he could play both deep safety and down in the box at the next level.
13. WR Laviska Shenault, Colorado: His injury concerns are real, but at some point, a team is going to gamble on Shenault’s immense talent.
14. DB Antoine Winfield, Minnesota: What he lacks in size, Winfield makes up for with incredible playmaking instincts against the pass and run.
15. LB Willie Gay, Miss. State: It would be a risky pick, but Gay is an explosive mover who has huge upside at the linebacker position.
16. DL Jordan Elliott, Missouri: He’s one of the few defensive linemen in this class that proved capable of disrupting the passing game.
17. DB Xavier McKinney, Alabama: His lack of size and elite athleticism likely hurt his stock. Alabama played McKinney all over the defense.
18. LB Logan Wilson, Wyoming: He was hyper-productive and tested well, giving him three-down potential at a position the Packers must address in this draft.
19. DL Raekwon Davis, Alabama: He’s a massive run stopper with power who flashed pass-rushing ability as a sophomore but mostly disappeared in the passing game in 2018 and 2019.
20. LB Josh Uche, Michigan: He has some untapped potential as a rusher and space defender. The right defense could turn him into a difference-maker.
21. CB Jaylon Johnson, Utah: His length and willingness to press up at the line will be attractive traits for the Packers at a position they prioritize.
22. DB K’Von Wallace, Clemson: He’s versatile and athletic, with a high football IQ and upside in the slot.
23. TE Adam Trautman, Dayton: Some see him as the No. 1 tight end. His pass-catching upside is intriguing, especially if the Packers miss on a top receiver.
24. DL Ross Blacklock, TCU: His flashes of disruptive ability are impressive, but he wasn’t a consistently dominant player and didn’t do much against the pass.
25. OT Lucas Niang, TCU: If he fully recovers from a major hip injury and returns to his 2018 form, Niang will be a good NFL starter at offensive tackle.
26. LB Troy Dye, Oregon: There are question marks about his size, but he’s tough as nails and really, really good in coverage.
27. RB Cam Akers, Florida State: He’s quick, super creative as a runner, tough through contact and an asset in the passing game. Akers might end up being the most productive running back from this class.
28. DB Terrell Burgress, Utah: He can play down in the slot or as a deep safety. His best snaps in 2019 came near the line of scrimmage.
29. OT Matt Peart, UConn: He’s an underrated tackle in this class. Teams will like the way he moves in pass pro.
30. CB Trevon Diggs, Alabama: He’s not a burner, and he didn’t test at the combine, which probably hurt him. All in all, he could be a future starter on the perimeter.
31. WR K.J. Hamler, Penn State: If the Packers can overlook his size and propensity for drops, he could be a game-breaking slot weapon.
32. DB Kyle Dugger, Lenoir-Rhyne: See: Chinn, Jeremy.
33. DL Marlon Davidson, Auburn: He played on the edge at Auburn but he could have untapped potential as an interior disruptor at the next level.
34. TE Cole Kmet, Notre Dame: True inline tight ends are hard to find. Kmet isn’t dynamic, but he’s solid as a pass-catcher and blocker.
35. CB Kristian Fulton, LSU: Projected by some as a first-round pick. He’s a good enough athlete with enough experience covering top receivers.
36. RB D’Andre Swift, Georgia: His three-down skillset could make him a nice runner as part of a tandem in Green Bay.
37. OL Robert Hunt, ULL: He might not solve the need at right tackle, but he could be a Pro Bowl-caliber guard at the next level.
38. RB JK Dobbins, Ohio State: The Packers did a lot of work on the Buckeyes’ 2,000-yard rusher during the pre-draft process.
39. EDGE Terrell Lewis, Alabama: He met with the Packers several times over the last few months. The interest is there. Will they take an edge rusher this early?
40. S Grant Delpit, LSU: He was a dominant player in 2018 but struggled in 2019. He’s the Jordan Love of safeties.
41. DL Justin Madubuike, Texas A&M: He’s really athletic, giving him upside as a disruptor and making him a fit in Green Bay.
42. DL Neville Gallimore, Oklahoma: Like Blacklock, he’s a big guy with some athleticism, but the tape leaves you wanting more production.
43. OT Ben Bartch, Saint Johns: He’s a projection, but he played well at the Senior Bowl and has starting-level upside at a need position for the Packers.
44. LB Malik Harrison, Ohio State: He tested like an elite athlete, but Harrison looked like a two-down player with the Buckeyes. He could be a big upgrade on guys like Antonio Morrison and B.J. Goodson.
45. IOL Matt Hennessy, Temple: He needs to get bigger, but Hennessy is athletic and looks like a nice fit as an interior lineman in the zone run scheme.
46. CB Bryce Hall, Virginia: His 2018 tape is incredible, but he regressed in 2019. Banking on the 2018 talent could be worth it on Day 2.
47. WR Lynn Bowden, Kentucky: He’s one of the most exciting playmakers in the class, with terrific upside as a slot/gadget receiver. Oh, and there’s the obvious Randall Cobb comparisons.
48. OT Saahdiq Charles, LSU: There are some off-field issues, and he wasn’t always consistent, but Charles often looked like a starting-level offensive tackle for the national champs.
49. WR Bryan Edwards, South Carolina: He’s a physically dominant receiver who produced highlight catches but wasn’t able to test at the combine.
50. DL AJ Epenesa, Iowa: Nearly forgot about him. He lacks the athleticism of a dominant edge player, but he could be a terrific fit as a versatile defensive lineman in Green Bay. He’s powerful and crafty.