Packers: 3 players Green Bay can replace Kevin King with at cornerback

Let’s hope he does better with his first NFL team than his older brother

If the last name sounds familiar to you, well, it should. Obi Melifonwu was an early draft pick by the then-Oakland Raiders in 2017. While it did not pan out for him with the Silver and Black, he has been able to stick in the league up to this point. However, his younger brother Ifeatu Melifonwu has a great opportunity to go in the first round in 2021. He just starred at Syracuse.

While Syracuse was arguably the worst team in the ACC a season ago, Melifonwu has ample playing experience in the Big Ten. Keep in mind his older brother played for UConn when the Huskies used to be part of The American out of the Group of 5. Syracuse played stiffer competition more regularly as a part of the ACC. Melifonwu was also coached up by Dino Babers in college.

With Horn possibly coming off the board a few picks before him, Melifonwu could fall to the Packers at No. 29. Again, the Packers would be getting a player with NFL pedigree in the latter part of the first round with the hopes he would be able to contribute right away for a Super Bowl-contending team. Melifonwu would be going to a better situation than his brother did in 2017.

Ultimately, Green Bay must assess a primary need at No. 29 and try to land a player who can help them right away, whether that is on offense or defense. The Packers will need to consult with Barry over what types of players he wants on his defense before taking a guy at No. 29. In a worst-case scenario, they should go get an offensive player for Rodgers and Matt LaFleuer to work with.