Cornerback is a strong position in this year’s draft, and Green Bay could have interest in taking one early, with the strength of the group behind Jaire Alexander questionable.
Like any other position, the Packers have certain measurables they want cornerbacks to hit for them to consider drafting that prospect.
Under Brian Gutekunst’s tenure, ignoring Shemar Jean-Charles, who it is well known did not adhere to their usual thresholds, the Packers have not drafted a corner shorter than 5’10.2” or lighter than 193 lbs. Similarly to receivers, they generally like their corners bigger.
Here are five cornerback prospects who fit the traditional size and athleticism mold the Packers look for:
Quinyon Mitchell - Toledo
With other corners like Cooper DeJean and Kool-Aid McKinstry yet to test, Mitchell is by far the top corner in the class who has already proven himself a Packers type.