GREEN BAY PACKERS

The Green Bay Packers now know where they'll pick in the 2024 NFL draft. Here are 7 possible selections.

JR Radcliffe
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The Green Bay Packers know they'll be picking No. 25 in the upcoming NFL draft, which is April 25 in Detroit.

The team's needs on the offensive line and in the secondary seem fairly evident, and mock drafts reflect that. Of the early mock drafts out there, nearly every one is choosing a player at those positions for Green Bay.

These are some names to follow as draft season starts:

Oregon State offensive lineman Taliese Fuaga competes against Washington State.

Taliese Fuaga, offensive line, Oregon State

The Draft Network zooms in on one of the draft's best pass protectors for the Packers. “Jordan Love's emergence has been one of the best things to happen this NFL season and the team must surround him with enough resources to succeed long-term,” writes Brentley Weissman.

Vinnie Iyer of The Sporting News also goes with Fuaga, writing “Fuaga has natural power as a run blocker and learning to use size well in pass protection. He could end up also being an inside anchor at guard.”

Arizona offensive lineman Jordan Morgan takes the field against Colorado.

Jordan Morgan, offensive line, Arizona

Josh Edwards of CBS Sports views this as an investment with David Bakhtiari's status uncertain. Morgan is a 6-foot-5 senior weighing 325 pounds and was a first-team all-conference pick in the Pac-12, the same conference (RIP) where the Packers found Bakhtiari.

Washington offensive lineman Troy Fautanu blocks against Arizona.

Troy Fautanu, offensive line, Washington

Dane Brugler of The Athletic also sees the Packers beefing up on beef:

“The Packers haven’t drafted a first-round offensive lineman in more than a dozen years (2011), but I really like this fit. A college left tackle, Fautanu has the feet and length to stay outside, but a lot of scouts feel his skill set is ideally suited at guard.”

Duke offensive lineman Graham Barton.

Graham Barton, offensive line, Duke

Daniel Jeremiah of NFL.com says, “Barton meets the Packers’ criteria for offensive linemen in terms of intelligence and versatility. He could play all five spots up front.”

Alabama cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry celebrates against Mississippi State.

Kool-Aid McKinstry, cornerback, Alabama

Not everyone assumes it's going to be an offensive lineman. Bucky Brooks of NFL.com thinks adding a cover corner would be big for the Packers' defensive backfield.

“McKinstry flashes CB1 skills, but needs some time to refine his technique before assuming that role as a pro,” Brooks writes.

It wouldn't be the first time the Packers took a defensive back out of Alabama with an unusual two-word nickname. Former Tide safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix was taken with the 21st pick in 2014.

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean takes the field against Minnesota.

Cooper DeJean, defensive back, Iowa

Pro Football Network writer Ian Cummings also went away from offensive line for a familiar name to Wisconsin sports fans, the playmaking cornerback from the Big Ten, citing his ability to play either cornerback or safety.

“Cooper DeJean is a ball-hawk at CB with his gliding athleticism, range, route recognition and playmaking chops, but he also has the versatility and support prowess to play in space.”

The site does a full seven-round draft, giving the Packers Georgia cornerback Kamari Lassiter with the 41st pick and Texas running back Jonathon Brooks with the 58th pick, plus his Texas teammate in linebacker Jaylan Ford with No. 88 and Michigan offensive tackle LaDarius Henderson at No. 92.

Sports Illustrated's Luke Easterling also gives DeJean to the Packers, as does Joe DeLeon of SI.com.

“Finding a talented corner to play opposite of Jaire Alexander is paramount, and Cooper DeJean can be that player,” DeLeon writes. “The uber-athletic DeJean is a moveable chess piece that can play in the slot, outside, deep at safety, and even return kicks.”

Georgia cornerback Kamari Lassiter.

Kamari Lassiter, cornerback, Georgia

Could Lassiter be a first-round pick for the Packers, even?

Chris Trapasso of CBS Sports gives the Packers Lassiter at No. 25, writing “Lassiter pieced together a fine season at Georgia and possesses first-round caliber traits. The Packers haven't been shy about drafting defensive backs in Round 1.”