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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ATHENS, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 10: Josh Palmer #5 of the Tennessee Volunteers pulls in this touchdown reception against DJ Daniel #14 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half at Sanford Stadium on October 10, 2020, in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Green Bay Packers mock draft – Fourth Round

Pick Analysis. WR. Tennessee. Josh Palmer. 4th. Scouting Report. player. 49

Packers’ fans were furious that the team completely passed on drafting a wide receiver to help Rodgers in arguably the deepest class of pass-catchers in the history of the NFL Draft. This year’s group isn’t as deep but has enough talent to justify waiting until Day 3 to add an upside play at receiver in Palmer.

A 6-foot-2 wideout from Tennessee, Palmer has the potential to be a big-play weapon for Green Bay. Palmer caught 33 passes for 475 yards and four touchdowns in 2020, averaging a solid 14.4 yards per reception for the Volunteers.

There are areas of Palmer’s game where he needs to work on, particularly beating press coverage and route running. The former is Palmer’s biggest issue but he would benefit from working behind guys like Davante Adams, Allen Lazard and Marquez Valdez-Scantling.

It also helps to have Rodgers under center since he can help elevate the play of Palmer. Expect Green Bay to work Palmer in on specific packages before expanding his role in the offense by the end of the season.

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