3 best moves that Packers made in the NFL Draft

2. Finally going for a wide receiver

Let’s be clear here: Getting Amari Rodgers in the third round doesn’t make up for the Packers’ refusal to spend an earlier pick to give Aaron Rodger another elite target in the passing game.

Still, a third-round receiver is better than no receiver on the first two days of the draft, so begrudging kudos are in order.

Rodgers was the best receiver available, and the Packers moved up to make sure they got him.

The Clemson product and son of a coach is the first wide receiver selected by the franchise since 2018 and the first in the early rounds since Davante Adams in 2014.

It’s about time.

As for the prospect himself, he’s a big-play threat who should be able to contribute immediately in the slot. He’s quick, knows what he’s about and proved he can handle the pressure as the Tigers’ leading receiver in 2020.

Rodgers, or whoever is throwing passes for the Packers in 2021 and beyond, should welcome him as a playmaker in the offense. No pick is a sure thing, but he’s the kind of receiver who should be a solid contributor at worst.