The NFL Draft is just around the corner, meaning that teams and scouts are working around the clock to make the most of the picks they have right now.
As you may know by now, striking gold in the Draft is way easier said than done, as scouting isn't an exact science and there are countless intangibles that can lead a player to failure or success.
That's especially true in the first couple of rounds. More often than not, players who were supposed to be stars wind up being busts, while six-rounders end up becoming legends. This time, the Green Bay Packers hope that won't be the case with them and the 22nd overall pick.
Packers Need More Weapons
Matt LaFleur's offense just lost two of its most important pieces. The Packers traded away Davante Adams and Marquez Valdes-Scantling left to join the Kansas City Chiefs in free agency.
And, while they haven't exactly been high on drafting skill players in the first couple of rounds, it's clear that they need to fill in those voids in the Draft now that they don't have that much cap space. With that in mind, let's take a look at the 3 top players they could target.
3. Jameson Williams
If it wasn't for an ACL injury, Jameson Williams wouldn't be available at the 22nd spot. He's coming off an impressive career at both Ohio State and Alabama and showed glimpses of being an elite route-runner and a perennial deep-ball threat.
Williams doesn't need to haul in that many targets to put in big numbers. He's physically built to fill in for Valdes-Scantling and could make an immediate impact on a vertical offense like LaFleur's.
Despite his worrisome injury, he's expected to be a full go for the start of the 2022 NFL season.
2. Chris Olave
The Packers have been linked with Chris Olave for quite some time now, but so has been half of the league.
Olave became a fan favorite with the Buckeyes thanks to his elite route-running skills, agility, and change of pace. He can turn the corner in the blink of an eye and is one of the fastest wideouts in his class.
While his ability to produce is unquestioned, some still think of him as a boom-or-bust pick at this point.
1. Treylon Burks
While Treylon Burks isn't the speedster Williams or Olave are, he's by far the most intimidating physical specimen of the three.
He's got a big frame, is strong, tall, and can overmatch every single defensive back in the league with his athleticism. He's a perennial threat in the red zone and would give the Packers Mike Evans-kind of weapon.
He's used to playing in the screen game just like Davante Adams and can line up both outside and in the slot.
]]>The Inquisitr
