Alabama stars the Packers should consider trading up for in 2024 Draft

The Green Bay Packers are in an advantageous situation heading into the 2024 NFL Draft.

Thanks to the Aaron Rodgers trade last season, the Packers have three picks in the first two rounds. They have their first round pick (No. 25), a second round pick from the New York Jets (No. 41) and their original second round pick (No. 58).

That's a lot of ammo for general manager Brian Gutekunst to work with, and it's worth noting that if there's a target earlier on in the draft that the Packers would feel great trading up for — any combination of those three picks could help Green Bay move up significantly in Round 1.

We're likely not talking top 10, but there's a world in which the Packers can move up at least 10 spots to grab a premium cornerback or offensive lineman if Gutekunst so desires.

Specifically, there are several players coming out of Alabama who could fall between pick No. 10 and No. 20.

Terrion Arnold, cornerback, Alabama

There's a world in which Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold could be the best corner in this class. He's coming off a season that saw him notch five interceptions and 12 passes defended for the Crimson Tide, and he'll officially be one of Nick Saban's last secondary recruits. They tend to translate pretty well in the NFL.

JC Latham, offensive tackle, Alabama

With David Bakhtiari questionable to ever play again with a knee injury and even if he does play it may not be in Green Bay, the Packers would be wise to find some tackles (right or left) that can carry them into the future.

Rasheed Walker did a great job at the end of last season at left tackle but if a player like 6-foot-6, 360-pound offensive tackle JC Lathan from Alabama is available in the mid-first round, the Packers should consider trading up to secure their future at the position for years to come.

Kool-Aid McKinstry, cornerback, Alabama 

Kool-Aid McKinstry is a big cornerback at 6-foot-1, 195 pounds. He's the type of player who could play very strong in press coverage and with new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley aboard, the Packers would be smart to find aggressive defensive backs that can help usher in a more aggressive post-Joe Barry era.