In his first three NFL drafts, the Wolf and Thompson disciple has been a crafty general manager, especially in the first round. No matter who the Packers might be linked to, what the team needs are, and who is available, expect the unexpected in 2021.
Years of swinging and missing on defensive backs left the Packers with a major need in 2018, Gutekunst’s first year in charge. Gutekunst filled that need but in an unexpected manner.
Gutey traded out of his initial spot, receiving a future first-round pick from the New Orleans Saints. Yet the Saints’ pick was too low for the rookie GM, who traded back up to 18 to snag his guy, the unexpected Jaire Alexander.