7-ROUND PREDICTION

Every draft is different, but the Green Bay Packers have set a pattern under general manager Brian Gutekunst. In each of his first three drafts, Gutekunst traded up for a player in the first round. How could a tradeup look for Gutekunst and the Packers during the 2021 draft?

Here’s a seven-round Packers mock draft, with a big trade up the board in the first round to start the proceedings:

First round

1.21 (trade with IND): OT Teven Jenkins, Oklahoma State: The trade-up sends two fourth-round picks (4.135, 4.142) and No. 29 overall to the pick-needy Indianapolis Colts. The end reward is Jenkins, an ideal right tackle prospect with size, elite athleticism and a rugged playstyle. Likely Day 1 starter.

Second round

2.62: S Jevon Holland, Oregon: This pick is as much an investment at cornerback and linebacker as at safety. Holland, who can play deep and as a subpackage linebacker, could unlock the versatility of Darnell Savage as a do-it-all “star” defender.

Third round

3.92: WR Nico Collins, Michigan: Big and fast, just how the Packers like receivers. Wins vertically. Run blocks.

Fifth round

5.173: C Drew Dalman, Stanford: A little undersized, but tough, smart and athletic. The Packers struck gold with Corey Linsley in the fifth round in 2014.

5.178: LB Derrick Barnes, Purdue: Eventually, the Packers will hit big on one of these midround linebackers.

Sixth round

6.214: RB Elijah Mitchell, Louisiana: Good size, great athleticism, experienced doing just about everything. Sounds like a terrific Jamaal Williams replacement.

6.220: DL Ta’Quon Graham, Texas: Ultralong defensive line prospect with elite testing numbers. Possible future replacement for Dean Lowry.

Seventh round

7.256: WR Jalen Camp, Georgia Tech: Elite athlete who might contribute on special teams.

Takeaways

Love the additions along the offensive line. Teaming Holland with Savage could unlock everything the Packers want to do in the secondary. Don’t love not getting a true cornerback or immediate help along the defensive line.