The Green Bay Packers are heading into the 2024 NFL draft with a significant advantage in terms of draft capital. After a promising first season under the Jordan Love era, where they came just minutes away from advancing to the NFC title game, the Packers are now in an extremely favorable position.
According to Tankathon, the Packers currently have the fifth-most draft capital in the league, following the recent awarding of compensatory draft picks. The only teams ahead of them in terms of draft pick value are the Arizona Cardinals, Washington Commanders, Chicago Bears, and New York Giants – all of whom are picking in the top 10.
In total, the Packers have an impressive 11 picks in this year’s draft, including five in the top 100. The addition of compensatory picks on Day 3 further strengthens their position. What’s particularly noteworthy is that the Packers are the only team that made the playoffs last season and still rank in the top eight in terms of draft capital for the 2024 draft. The Los Angeles Rams come closest at No. 9.
The Packers acquired an extra second-round pick in last offseason’s Aaron Rodgers trade with the New York Jets. Additionally, General Manager Gutekunst managed to improve a fifth-round pick to a third-round pick in a trade that sent Rasul Douglas to the Buffalo Bills at last year’s trade deadline.
While the Cardinals have six picks in the top 100, the Packers are not far behind with their five selections. Overall, they have multiple picks in the second and third rounds and a total of six picks on Day 3.
Last season, the Packers had the seventh-highest draft capital and ended up with an incredible class of contributors for Coach Matt LaFleur’s playoff-bound team. Now, the question is whether Gutekunst can strike gold once again for one of the NFL’s best young teams. With plenty of swings in the upcoming draft, the Packers have a real opportunity to strengthen their roster and build on their recent success.
Here is a list of the Packers’ picks in the 2024 draft:
– First round, No. 25 overall
– Second round, No. 41 overall (from Jets)
– Second round, No. 58 overall
– Third round, No. 88 overall
– Third round, No. 91 overall (from Bills)
– Fourth round, No. 125 overall
– Fifth round, No. 168 overall (compensatory)
– Sixth round, No. 201 overall
– Sixth round, No. 219 overall (compensatory)
– Seventh round, No. 245 overall
– Seventh round, No. 255 overall (compensatory)
With such a favorable draft position and a talented roster already in place, the Green Bay Packers are poised to make some significant moves in the upcoming NFL draft. Fans and analysts alike will be eagerly watching to see how Gutekunst utilizes their draft capital to further strengthen the team and propel them towards even greater success in the future.