Green Bay Packers 7-round 2021 NFL mock draft revamps O-line

The Green Bay Packers use their picks in this 2021 NFL mock draft over 7 rounds to fill holes on the O-line, address wide receiver and help the defense.

There is no denying the fact that the Green Bay Packers have been extremely successful in recent years. In two seasons under head coach Matt LaFleur, the Packers have gone 26-6 and have made two NFC Championship Game appearances. The issue, however, is that they’ve come up short of the Super Bowl in both instances. Subsequently, free agency and the 2021 NFL Draft are going to be key to taking the next step.

Thats’ especially true considering what the Packers are facing this offseason. Not only did they cut starting right tackle Rick Wagner (along with linebacker Christian Kirksey) but it appears as if center Corey Linsley could leave in free agency as well. Thus, the offensive line is going to be a focus in the draft.

Of course, wide receiver remains an issue as Aaron Rodgers desperately needs another reliable target in the passing game outside of Davante Adams. However, in a deep wide receiver class in the 2021 NFL Draft, Green Bay might be best served waiting at the position to address the need at cornerback, a position group that had its struggles aside from Jaire Alexander and is losing Kevin King.

So now that we’re taking all of that into account, we’re diving into what the Green Bay Packers can do in the 2021 NFL Draft with a full mock draft for the reigning NFC North champs. (Note: This mock was simulated using The Draft Network mock draft machine.)

7-round Green Bay Packers 2021 NFL mock draft in early March

Not only do the Packers have to replace Wagner following his release but the team’s depth at offensive tackle was tested at the end of the year when David Bakhtiari went down with a torn ACL. That, for me, makes the position the top priority for the franchise as they eye the draft and is why they take Liam Eichenberg out of Notre Dame with the 29th pick.

Especially when you compare him to someone like Penei Sewell, no one is going to mistake the Fighting Irish star for being the most athletic offensive tackle in the world. However, when you look at his play strength and how technically sound he plays with his hands and feet, it’s hard not to see him immediately being able to step onto an NFL field and succeed.

Some would argue that Eichenberg could thrive as a left tackle but, frankly, that’s not what Green Bay needs right now. While the Notre Dame product is a more effective run blocker than pass blocker, he’s above average in each aspect and can shore up the right edge to keep the O-line as a strength for the Pack.