2021 NFL Draft: Green Bay Packers 7-round mock

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 13: Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers looks on during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 13, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Packers defeated the Vikings 43-34. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 19: Alex Leatherwood #70 of the Alabama Crimson Tide carries the trophy after their 52-46 win over the Florida Gators in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 19, 2020, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Green Bay Packers mock draft – Second Round

Scouting Report. OT. Alabama. Alex Leatherwood. 62. player. 49. Pick Analysis

One of the big issues for the Packers in the NFC Championship Game was a poor performance from the offensive line. The absence of David Bakhtiari from a torn ACL was a killer and the unit could take another hit this offseason if center Corey Linsley leaves in free agency.

Finding an offensive line prospect who can cover a couple of different positions would be a big help. There is a guy who fits that mold in the second round in Leatherwood, who has been a durable starter for the Crimson Tide.

Leatherwood has started at both guard and tackle, but his best fit as a pro could be at guard. This could work out well since the Packers could slot Leatherwood at left guard and kick Elgton Jenkins inside to center, where he played as a collegian, if Linsley leaves in free agency.

Left tackle is probably a stretch for Leatherwood as a pro but he could also be a decent option on the right side to serve as an eventual replacement for Rick Wagner. Either way, landing a versatile lineman like Leatherwood would be a big help for Aaron Rodgers.

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