The Green Bay Packers ended a drought during the 2022 NFL Draft. With the selection of Quay Walker, it marked the first time that the Packers selected an off-the-ball linebacker in the first round since the late Ted Thompson selected A.J. Hawk with the fifth overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. A number of forces could see the Packers end another drought in the 2023 NFL Draft.
It’s been well documented that the Packers haven’t drafted a wide receiver in the first round since they selected Javon Walker with the 20th overall pick in the 2002 NFL Draft.