Three positions stand above all others as the Green Bay Packers prepare for the 2021 NFL draft. While other needs exist, including at wide receiver and linebacker, the needs at cornerback, defensive line and offensive tackle likely represent the Packers’ three biggest, considering the returning talent on the roster, the long-term outlook and overall value of each position.
While the Packers aren’t going to select players based solely on needs, the composition of the roster will help guide the process, and targeting the three positions could provide general manager Brian Gutekunst with the best options for building the best roster in 2021 and beyond.
Here’s a look at how the Packers could attack all three positions during the first three rounds of the draft: