Green Bay Packers: 7-Round 2019 mock draft in late December

By Randy Gurzi | Dec 27, 2018

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 01: Clelin Ferrell #99 of the Clemson Tigers reacts after making a tackle for a loss against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the first quarter of their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

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NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 01: Mack Wilson #30 of the Alabama Crimson Tide scores a touchdown on an interception as Kelly Bryant #2 of the Clemson Tigers defends in the second half of the AllState Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

Round 1 (via New Orleans Saints): Mack Wilson, LB, Alabama

The Packers as a whole have struggled on defense, so they again look to that side of the ball with their second pick in the first round. For those who don’t remember, this was the selection they acquired from the New Orleans Saints who were moving up for defensive end Marcus Davenport.

The move was smart for the Packers as they now have twice the ammunition to fix their shortcomings on defense — which would take a ton of pressure off Aaron Rodgers who has had to win most of the games on his own in recent years.

This time, Green Bay looks to Alabama for some help, and the player they target is linebacker Mack Wilson. After a freshman season where he hardly saw the field, Wilson got more time in 2017 and started to show his worth with 40 tackles and four sacks.

He’s continued his development in his third season, racking up 63 tackles, a sack, and two interceptions. His best trait is his ability to cover tight ends and with Kyle Rudolph and Trey Burton in the NFC North, that’s a great trait to have at your disposal. Not only that, but Alabam turns out some of the most pro-ready players, meaning they can feel really good about this selection.

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