In 2019, Packer GM Brian Gutekunst drafted two defensive players with his top picks, trading up to secure a second first round pick. Drafting with an emphasis on the defense in early rounds is a pattern the Packers have followed for over a decade until 2020, when they drafted QB Jordan Love.
In 2018, the Packers drafted defense with their first three picks. In 2017 they went defense with their top four picks. In 2016 they went defense with their first pick, Kenny Clark, and three of their next four picks. In 2015, the Packers went defense in rounds one, two, and four.