Packers 7-Round Mock Draft: Trading up for a top offensive tackle

Here’s one last seven-round Packers mock just one day from the 2024 NFL Draft.

One more sleep.

The 2024 NFL Draft is just one day away, and Green Bay Packers fans are anxiously waiting to see if Brian Gutekunst can have a repeat performance from 2023. There are still so many unknowns about which direction the Packers will take their haul of 11 draft picks. However, that much capital could put the Packers in a position to take some big swings.

With that mindset, let’s break down a 2024 mock draft, using PFF’s Mock Draft Simulator to get a feel for what could happen this weekend.

(TRADE) 1.16: Olumuyiwa Fashanu, OT, Penn State

I’m convinced that the Packers are trading up in this draft. That doesn’t mean it’s up from the 25th pick, but with 11 selections the team has plenty of resources to move up and get a top-tier prospect.

By trading the 91st pick and a 2025 fourth-rounder, the Packers were able to trade with the Seahawks to get in front of what will likely be a big run on offensive line prospects.

Olu Fashanu is a top-10 prospect for me. He has the movement skills, athleticism, frame, and length to develop into a top left tackle in the NFL. Graham Barton and Amarius Mims were also still on the board, but it was simply too good of value to pass on Fashanu.

2.41: Javon Bullard, S, Georgia

Safety help is going to be a massive priority for the Packers in this draft. Specifically, a versatile chess piece that can move around with Xavier McKinney, or someone capable of playing in the box.

Javon Bullard is my top-ranked safety because of his versatility, instincts, smooth athleticism. He’s a bit undersized and lacks elite top-end speed, but he’s almost always in the right position to make a play.

2.58: T.J. Tampa, CB, Iowa State

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I love a cornerback who isn’t afraid of contact. T.J. Tampa checks that box with a permanent marker.

Along with good length and size, Tampa has the right mentality to go toe-to-toe with receivers in press man coverage. He’s fearless against the run, and while he’s a bit more stiff than you’d like from a top corner, his ability to disrupt receivers off the line makes up for some of his athletic deficiencies.

3.88: Austin Booker, EDGE, Kansas

The injury to Kingsley Enagbare and the long-term future of Preston Smith means that the Packers should continue to prioritize finding talented EDGE players.

Austin Booker is going to need some time to add weight and be more consistent against the run. However, his length, explosiveness, and bend will make him a legitimate contributor as a pass-rush specialist early in his career.

4.126: Cedric Gray, LB, North Carolina

Truthfully, I have no idea where Cedric Gray is getting drafted. The consensus boards are all over the place with the North Carolina prospect.

However, on film he looks like one of the top off-ball prospects in this class. He’s going to rack up a ton of tackles off his length and competitive toughness alone, but also has the athletic ability to operate in coverage.

5.169: Beaux Limmer, iOL, Arkansas

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After finding a tackle in the first round, the Packers can add to their offensive line depth with Beaux Limmer.

Limmer has a solid frame for an interior lineman at nearly 6’5” and 302 pounds. He tested extremely well in the pre-draft process, posting a 9.79 RAS

With those agility scores and potential positional versatility, Limmer screams Packers-type OL.

6.202: James Williams, S/LB, Miami

APC’s Justis Mosqueda describes James Williams as “a bad guy,” and that’s exactly what he is on tape.

It’s unclear what position he’ll play at the NFL level, but Williams is such an unhinged downhill player that he’s a perfect fit as a developmental piece that can immediately contribute on special teams.

6.219: Khristian Boyd, DL, Northern Iowa

A top-30 visit with Khristian Boyd means he could be a potential UDFA target. However, I like his explosiveness off of the snap, along with his bull rush, to be willing to take a chance on him in the later rounds.

7.245: Jawhar Jordan, RB, Louisville

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Isaac Guerendo is getting all of the love, but Jawhar Jordan is the Louisville running back that pops more on tape for me.

Jordan is an undersized but shifty and explosive back. He has enough elusiveness to make defenders miss in open space. It’s the kind of Day 3 skill set that could give him a role as a change-of-pace back behind Josh Jacobs.

7.255: Edefuan Ulofoshio, LB, Washington

When your last name translates to “not afraid of war,” you’re meant to be an NFL linebacker.

Rumored medical concerns have him sliding, but Edefuan Ulofoshio is an athletic and fearless linebacker. He could be a worthwhile addition to add some competition to a thin linebacker room.