Green Bay Packers: Possible 2018 NFL Draft targets after free agency

Get a RB that can carry the load

Running back isn’t something that a lot of analysts see as an immediate need. Admittedly
it isn’t, but an effective back could do wonders for the Packers offense. Back when the Packers were at their best, Eddie Lacy ran wild before eating his way out of Green Bay. Having a reliable back that can move the chains in tough yardage situations and gain yards after contact.

As a rookie this past season, 5-9, 208-pound Aaron Jones averaged 5.5 per carry and showed explosiveness in his limited attempts. Meanwhile, Ty Montgomery is an experiment that didn’t pan out, though there are creative ways to use him.

The answer to their problems will come in the form of a Georgia Bulldog named Nick Chubb. Sony Michel may have been the more explosive back in Georgia’s backfield, especially against Alabama. However, the 5-11 nearly 230-pound Chubb is nothing to scoff at and will be a gem of a third-round pick if he’s available. Despite his bulky compact frame, he has great feet and thrives as a one-cut runner, which is perfect for the zone blocking scheme. Because of his power, build, toughness, and sneaky shiftiness, Chubb has been compared to Frank Gore by Walterfootball.com 

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With the right coach, Chubb can learn to use his power more and become the same type of back that Jordan Howard is for the Bears. Health may be a concern but he has shown improvement since tearing up his knee and should continue on the right paths If used properly Chubb could be a steal for Packers and would make an excellent lead back while Jones and Montgomery take third down snaps.

Although the Packers only made two signings during the initial wave of the free agency period, they were impactful. Brian Gutekunst made a pair of smart moves that may have won them the free agency. But, as we know, great teams are built through the draft.