Back to the Green Bay Packers Newsfeed

Packers: Why trading up from No. 30 in the draft makes sense

Brian Gutekunst has already made two first-round trades as Green Bay Packers general manager, and he’s only had one draft.

His first trade was particularly important, as by moving down 13 spots to the New Orleans Saints’ pick at No. 27, the Packers netted a 2019 first-rounder in return. That gives them two opening-round selections this April, at No. 12 and No. 30.

Last year the Packers got the player they wanted by moving back up to select Jaire Alexander. A similar move would make sense from No. 30 this spring.

Few teams have the luxury Green Bay has in this draft.