Brian Gutekunst carries a big stick. The Green Bay Packers general manager has shown that he’s not afraid to swing for the fences.
In the 2018 NFL draft, his first year as general manager, Gutekunst traded up in the first round to snag star cornerback Jaire Alexander. The following year, Gutekunst moved up in the first round to select safety Darnell Savage Jr.
His boldest move came in 2020 when the Executive of the Year candidate traded up to select quarterback Jordan Love. It was a move that sent shockwaves around the NFL universe.