2019 NFL Draft: Green Bay Packers 7-round mock

Round 5 – Hunter Renfrow, WR, Clemson

Renfrow seems like a perfect receiver for the Patriots to draft, but he’d fit really nicely in Green Bay too. Rodgers could use a security blanket to run underneath routes. That’s a sneaky way for the Packers to save some wear and tear on their franchise quarterback.

The Clemson wideout isn’t going to blow anyone away with his size or speed, but he makes up for any of those weaknesses by catching anything thrown near him. Rodgers isn’t an inaccurate thrower, but he would love to add a receiver who would give him such a large margin of error.

Round 6 – Drew Sample, TE, Washington

Jimmy Graham is the Packers starter at tight end, but no one is going to confuse him with a quality blocker. Adding a more physical tight end like Sample would make a lot of sense for the Packers.

In a perfect world, they’d draft a tight end who can stretch the defense down the seam, but Sample isn’t that guy. He’s best used as a player who can make blocks in space when the defense is spread out. That’s a great fit for Green Bay’s scheme.

Round 6 – Joe Giles-Harris, LB, Duke

The Packers would be well served to address their depth at linebacker late in the draft. Selecting a really productive college player like Giles-Harris would be a solid path for the franchise.

Giles-Harris is just a gamer. He’s not an explosive athlete, but he diagnoses plays like a veteran coach on the field. At worst, he should give Green Bay a quality backup for years to come. His ability to contribute on special teams would also be a nice bonus.

Round 7 – Brett Rypien, QB, Boise State

It’s always a good idea to draft a developmental quarterback when you have the chance. Rypien would be an interesting roll of the dice for the Packers. He doesn’t have outstanding physical skills, but his ability to throw the ball accurately both in the pocket and on the move is intriguing. He could turn into a nice backup for Green Bay in time.