They still have several clear needs on both sides of the ball: cornerback and the defensive line, plus a push for more pass rush. Offensively, the team could use a backup quarterback, more running back depth, and potentially a wide receiver to add balance and depth.
Gutekunst could pursue an aggressive, trade-centric strategy in the draft, with the second-round slot at No. 52 offering a potential vehicle for movement. A trade-down scenario in the second round has been floated as a viable option as the Packers weigh their best course.
One proposed path would send No. 52 to the Denver Broncos in exchange for No. 62 plus No. 108 in the fourth round, allowing Green Bay to accumulate additional picks while still addressing its needs in the middle rounds.
Mock drafts provide a mixed bag of targets for No. 62, ranging from cornerbacks to defensive ends. Projections include Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell and Penn State defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton, with others highlighting cornerbacks such as Malik Muhammad. The varied outcomes underscore the Packers’ breadth of options in the middle rounds.
Overall, a trade-down move remains on the table as Green Bay weighs how best to balance immediate upgrades with long-term depth, leveraging the No. 52 slot to optimize the roster at cornerback, on the defensive line, and across offensive depth needs.
