2017 Packers Draft Choices

Mock Packers Draft Choices
April 27 - 29, 2017

Updated 04/05/2017

The greatest needs are: 1. Cornerback - Sam Shields was cut due to concussion issues. 2. Guard - Lang went to Detroit. Is there a starting Guard on the roster? 2. Linebacker - Outside - Peppers went back to Carolina. 3. Linebacker - Inside - They have 3 average players, but no one's an all-pro or pro bowler. 4. Running Back - Is this # 2? Lacy signed with Seattle. Ted Thompson historically doesn't draft for need - he really does draft the "Best Available Player". (see Aaron Rodgers & Jordy Nelson - that turned out OK, eh?) The Pack received 1 Compensatory Pick for the loss of CB Casey Hayward & QB Scott Tolzien; 5th round #182.
Rd	Overall	Players' Name	Pos	HT	WT	Speed	College

1	29/29	TJ Watt	LB	6-5	236	4.69	Wisconsin
Peppers is gone and Clay Matthews was injured far too much over the last 2 years.

2	29/61	Cordrea Tankersley	CB	6-1	200	4.40	Clemson
Randall & Rollins haven't lived up to their billing. Plus they just released Sam Shields. Thompson can't take any chances with this position.

3	29/93	Dorian Johnson	G	6-5	315	5.27	Pittsburgh
LThey let TJ Lang walk in Free Agency.

4	29/134	Joe Mixon	RB	6-1	228	4.45	Oklahoma
Baggage not withtanding, he'll get the opportunity to start if he's ready.

5a	29/172	Jarron Jones	DL	6-5	315	5.33	Notre Dame
Jones has the size Capers really likes in his defensive lineman. He'll probably start outside as a 5 technique, but may be moved in to NT.

5b	39/182	Marquez White	CB	6-1	172	4.59	Florida State
Started all 26 games the past 2 years as a field corner, (meaning he had the wide side of the field - a LOT more space to cover).

6	29/212	Dede Westbrook	WR	6-0	178		Oklahoma
Westbrook blossomed his Senior year. Here's hoping he can make another jump to the pro level

7	29/247	Ed Paris	CB	6-1	203		LSU
Once again, Ted picks the best player available.