Green Bay Packers: Re-doing every 2020 NFL Draft pick to fix the class
Round 6, Pick 208: Jake Hanson, C, Oregon
Redo Pick: Cole McDonald, QB, Hawai’i (No. 224)
If the Packers were set on taking a developmental quarterback, they shouldn’t have used a first-round pick to do so. Instead, a player such as Hawaii’s Cole McDonald on Day 3 would’ve fit the bill. He’s not a perfect prospect but neither is Love. McDonald has plenty of arm talent and athelticism, just as Love does, but needs more technical refinement. If Rodgers is the guy for the next three or so years, though, there should be no rush to grab a quarterback closer to being ready to start.
Round 6, Pick 209: Simon Stepaniak, OG, Indiana
Redo Pick: Geno Stone, S, Iowa (No. 219)
Though Vernon Scott, who was taken with Green Bay’s next selection, likely won’t see the field early, it’s clear the Packers wanted some secondary depth. So why did they not take Geno Stone at the end of the sixth round? I realized the Iowa product didn’t test well but his instincts are second to none and he could legitimately help the depth in the secondary right away.
Round 7, Pick 236: Vernon Scott, S, TCU
Redo Pick: JaMycal Hasty, RB, Baylor (UDFA)
Yes, the Packers did need to draft a running back to back up Aaron Jones and upgrade the backfield so that they’re able to run the ball well. However, grabbing a talented player like JaMycal Hasty in the seventh round is a far better option than Dillon in the second round. The Baylor product is a completely different type of player but is an exciting talent who has tools to succeed in the NFL.
Round 7, Pick 242: Jonathan Garvin, DE, Miami
Redo Pick: Derrek Tuszka, DE, North Dakota State (No. 254)
I’m actually not entirely critical of the Garvin selection. The Miami product has some enticing potential and, from a physical standpoint, should provide some depth for Green Bay to develop. However, North Dakota State’s Derrek Tuszka is a higher-upside prospect that has the potential to be more of a long-term contributor than Garvin.