2019 NFL Mock Draft: Post-Super Bowl 53 edition
By Randy Gurzi
12. Green Bay Packers: Jachai Polite, EDGE, Florida
With their first of two picks in the opening round, the Green Bay Packers fill a huge by selecting Florida edge rusher Jachai Polite. Currently, the Packers top pass rushers are Nick Perry and Clay Matthews, but it’s time for a change.
Polite has the ability to step right in and produce and is more than just an edge rusher. According to Jon Ledyard of The Draft Network, Polite is more than that as he holds his own against the run and has the kind of technique coaches love.
"“Jachai Polite is being billed as a pass rush specialist, and while it’s true that is often how Florida deployed him, he has played against the run plenty this season and more than held his own. What Polite lacks as a point-of-attack powerhouse he makes up for with good technique, exceptional range and the ability to slip blocks and make plays behind the line of scrimmage.” — Ledyard, The Draft Network"
There are already rumors about the Packers moving on from Matthews — which could happen as they have a new coach in Matt LaFleur who could be looking to turn the page on the past. Going out and adding someone like Polite would make that transition rather smooth.