{"id":139540,"date":"2023-03-24T11:16:01","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T15:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=139540"},"modified":"2023-03-24T09:33:05","modified_gmt":"2023-03-24T13:33:05","slug":"green-bay-packers-seven-round-mock-draft-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2023\/03\/24\/green-bay-packers-seven-round-mock-draft-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Bay Packers Seven-Round Mock Draft"},"content":{"rendered":"

With all of the drama surrounding Aaron Rodgers<\/a>, many people have forgotten an important thing. That the NFL Draft is just over a month away. With Rodgers expected departure, this year’s NFL Draft will be even more important for the Green Bay Packers. It appears that general manager Brian Gutekunst will be pushing reset on the franchise. That means it will be crucial for him to select talent, for the present and the future. In this piece, fellow contributor for LWOPF<\/a>, Jonathan Barnett, will mock the 2023 Green Bay Packers draft.<\/p>\n

Seven-Round Green Bay Packers Mock Draft<\/h2>\n

Projecting NFL Drafts, known by most as “mock drafts”, has become a favorite pastime of Packers and NFL fans alike. While some laugh off the process, it is an important tool when it comes to which player will get their name called by their favorite NFL team.<\/p>\n

This year, the Green Bay Packers draft is even more interesting. All signs point to the Packers having a new starting quarterback in Jordan Love<\/a>. With that in mind, Gutekunst and the Packers are expected to surround Love with as much talent as possible. The reason for this is pretty simple. It was Gutekunst who traded up to select Love, if he fails, it very well might cost Gutekunst his job. Most importantly, it might put the Packers in a deep hole. One that will take years to dig out of.<\/p>\n

Jonathan Barnett most likely had that in mind when he did up his Green Bay Packers mock draft. His projection has a very strong offensive feel. His belief is that the Packers will land the New York Jets<\/a> 2023 first-round pick (number 13 overall), a player, and this year’s third-round pick in exchange for Rodgers. Barnett gave insight into why he projects each player and we will also chime in to critique each one of his picks.<\/p>\n

First Round, 13th Overall, Wide Receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State<\/h3>\n

JB: <\/em>It was between TCU’s Quentin Johnston or Ohio State’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba<\/a> for this pick. The belief is Johnston will be off the board at 13, so Smith-Njigba is a very good runner-up prize. Christian Watson<\/a> and Romeo Doubs<\/a> project as the Packers number one and two wide receivers. Adding Smith-Njigba will add even more speed to the wide receivers group.<\/p>\n

LWOPF: <\/em>If Rodgers was still the quarterback, we have doubts this would be the pick. But with Gutekunst trying to get Love as many weapons as possible, this will finally shut up the fans who have been begging Gutekunst to grab a wide receiver in the first round.<\/p>\n

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Jaxon Smith-Njigba\u2019s change of direction is a thing of BEAUTY \ud83d\ude33<\/p>\n

Njigba was taken out to dinner by the Giants the night before his Pro Day.<\/p>\n

Njigba also said that he has Top-30 visits scheduled with the Bears, Panthers, and Saints.<\/p>\n

The Buckeyes WR\u2019s stock is on the RISE. pic.twitter.com\/V3be7pbUGI<\/a><\/p>\n

— NFL Rookie Watch (@NFLRookieWatxh) March 23, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n