Trading up to land an elite player is one of the most thrilling possible outcomes for an NFL team entering a draft, and it’s rather easy to present the case for a team, like, say, the Green Bay Packers, to trade up for a pass-catcher, like, say, Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Giving Jordan Love a potentially elite slot receiver could do wonders for his development and viability as a first-year starting quarterback.
Now, however, it’s time for the other side of the coin.
The Packers, as currently constructed, are not in a great position to trade up. And trading up for a receiver, while possible, might be a luxury this team cannot afford.
Let’s run down the reasons why the Packers should trade down from No. 15 in the first round of the 2023 draft: