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Could the Green Bay Packers pick a receiver in the first round of the NFL draft? Mock drafts seem to think so

Who's ready to talk themselves into this idea again?

The Green Bay Packers have famously not taken a wide receiver in the first round since 2002, when Javon Walker out of Florida State became the pick at No. 20. Most mock NFL drafts have recognized this trend and given the Packers defensive players. But that may be shifting.

A recent run through mock drafts connect a couple wideouts to the Packers with the No. 23 pick in the draft, along with some of the more obvious positions of edge rusher and cornerback. Here's what we've seen, starting with one draft that's still not sold on Green Bay going receiver, plus some takeaways:

Jan 1, 2025; Pasadena, CA, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Derrick Harmon (55) reacts in the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2025 Rose Bowl college football quarterfinal game at Rose Bowl Stadium.