Green Bay Packers trade down in 7-round 2020 mock draft post-free agency

Most of the discussion about the Packers adding weapons on offense has rightfully concerned the wide receiver group. But while it’s important to address that position in the 2020 NFL Draft, they also need some more help at tight end as developing Jace Sternberger and veteran Marcedes Lewis lead that group as of now.

Cole Kmet has a ton of upside, especially if the Packers are able to actually nab the Notre Dame product at the end of the third round. He’s got prototypical size for the position and, though he’s not going to wow anyone as an athlete, he has enough physical gifts to make good on his size as a matchup problem when moving in space.

There are current concerns with Kmet as a blocker but he’s willing and has the frame to develop there. He can be a fantastic in-line player down the line, someone who can really help create mismatches when on the field with Sternberger in two-tight end sets down the line in Green Bay.

(Pick via Colts) After signing Kirksey in free agency — even if it is a risk — the Packers’ need at linebacker is somewhat alleviated. While many previous mock drafts had them targeting players like Patrick Queen and Kenneth Murray early, that’s less necessary as they can turn their attention elsewhere in the top 100 selections.

But with the fourth-round pick acquired in the trade with Indianapolis, Green Bay needs to get some more quality depth at the position still, which is where Joe Bachie Jr. enters the fold. For a run defense that was among the worst in the league last season, the Michigan State product can answer the call.

While Bachie isn’t a great athlete and may not be a three-down linebacker due to his inefficiency in coverage — especially man-to-man — his instincts and physicality in run support should be valuable to the Pack and he’ll come in and be an asset for Mike Pettine’s defense.