The Green Bay Packers find themselves in the midst of the NFC playoff race following consecutive victories against the Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions, improving their record to 5-6. Currently, they are just one spot away from securing the final Wild Card spot in the NFC, trailing the Seattle Seahawks (6-5) and Minnesota Vikings (6-5).
Having committed to a future-oriented approach in the past off-season, marked by trades and non-renewals of several free agents, the Packers have emerged as one of the youngest teams in the NFL. Now, there are indications that the team might be looking to enhance its youthful roster.
According to a report by Justis Mosqueda from The Acme Packing Company, the Green Bay Packers sent midwest area scout Joe Hueber and director of college scouting Matt Malaspina to observe the Ohio State vs. Michigan game. Notably, only 13 NFL teams sent representation to this significant matchup, and merely six, including the Packers, had multiple staff members in attendance.
Among the noteworthy prospects from the game, the following players are ranked within the top 100 on the consensus draft board for the 2024 draft class:
– #1: Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State
– #19: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
– #21: T.J. Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State
– #24: J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan
– #30: Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio State
– #50: Kris Jenkins, DL, Michigan
– #54: Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State
– #55: Michael Hall Jr., DL, Ohio State
– #64: TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
– #73: Blake Corum, RB, Michigan
– #78: Tommy Eichenberg, LB, Ohio State
– #81: Tyleik Williams, DL, Ohio State
– #84: Zak Zinter, OL, Michigan
– #85: Donovan Jackson, OL, Ohio State
– #95: Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan
– #100: Rod Moore, SAF, Michigan
While mock drafts suggest the Packers might opt for an offensive tackle in the first round, with 32.4% leaning towards Notre Dame’s Joe Alt, the report hints at a potential shift in strategy. Despite the prevailing focus on an offensive tackle, the Packers seem increasingly interested in adding a star wide receiver to their roster.
The future remains uncertain, but with the Packers actively scouting and considering top talents, the possibility of a notable addition to their offense remains open. As the team continues to secure victories, the question arises: will they finally make a move for a star wide receiver?