The Green Bay Packers have a type, and everyone knows that. They like athletic prospects, and that's why the Relative Athletic Score (RAS) is always in vogue among Packers fans this time of the year.
But that's not the only prerequisite for Green Bay. Ceiling and technique are obviously important factors as well.
So, let's make this exercise of finding ideal fits for general manager Brian Gutekunst for each position, building a team full of Packers types in the 2024 draft class.
Offense
QB Michael Penix Jr. (Washington)
Penix will probably go earlier than the Packers are willing to take a QB, but he has the athleticism, arm talent, and upside that Brian Gutekunst tends to like.
RB Trey Benson (Florida State)
Benson is arguably the best running back of a relatively weak class. He is effective and efficient.
FB Jackson Aker (Wisconsin)
Aker can be an all-around fullback, with some ability to run in addition to his blocking and receiving skills.
WR Adonai Mitchell (Texas)
He is the type of receiver that the Packers don't have. A true X, physical player, with excellent ball skills.
WR Devontez Walker (North Carolina)
His comparison according to Lance Zierlein is Alec Pierce, a receiver Packers fans loved before the 2022 draft.
TE Tanner McLachlan (Arizona)
Decent blocker and with good ability to generate yards after the catch. He would need some time to develop, but Green Bay could offer that with a crowded tight end room.
LT Jordan Morgan (Arizona)
Morgan is primarily a left tackle, but his value is bigger because he could be a day 1 starter at guard, a huge Packers need, and then move to tackle to elevate his positional value.
LG Graham Barton (Duke)
Barton played at left tackle in college, but is projected to move inside because of his short arms. Technique-wise, he's one of the best offensive linemen of the entire class.
C Tanor Bortolini (Wisconsin)
He's perfect for a zone-blocking scheme, with good technique, and is versatile enough to play guard or center.
RG Mason McCormick (South Dakota State)
Rare athlete with rare durability, he's really good at creating running lanes, but will have to develop against the pass rush.
RT Amarius Mims (Georgia)
Mims has an absurdly high ceiling, even though the lack of experience is an issue if the drafting team wants him to start right away.
Defense
DE Mohamed Kamara (Colorado State)
Slightly undersized for the Packers parameters, but solid and relentless rotational edge.
DT Michael Hall Jr. (Ohio State)
Strong force in the middle, has active hands. He might be undersized, but it usually is not a problem for the Packers regarding interior defensive linemen.
DT Jaden Crumedy (Mississippi State)
He's experienced and smart to anchor against offensive linemen, even if his hand usage might still get better.
DE Adisa Isaac (Penn State)
Team captain and good effort. He could develop his balance to generate quicker pressure.
LB Junior Colson (Michigan)
Not an overly physical player, but schematically he's exactly what the Packers need. A smart middle linebacker with a decent ability to cover.
LB Trevin Wallace (Kentucky)
Wallace is more aligned with what the Packers have liked over the last couple of years. A fast, sometimes overly aggressive weak-side linebacker (hello, Quay Walker and Oren Burks).
CB Cooper DeJean (Iowa)
He's probably a dream scenario at 25. He can play basically every position in the secondary, and also can return punts.
CB Cam Hart (Notre Dame)
He has size and athleticism, and projects to be a good press corner. He doesn't have great ball skills, though.
NB Max Melton (Rutgers)
Bo Melton's brother, Max is a really good athlete. He has the ability to play anywhere, but his frame will probably force him to play as a nickel corner in the NFL.
SS Dominique Hampton (Washington)
Fun late-round watch. Aggressive, instinctive, could be a decent developmental box safety.
FS Cole Bishop (Utah)
The most Packers-y safety of the class. Has lateral agility and can eventually move inside the box too.
Special teams
K Brayden Narveson (NC State)
It's hard to project the Packers using another draft pick to take a kicker, so Brayden Narverson, with whom the Packers talked during the draft process, is a viable UDFA prospect. He's extremely solid for the most part, but he doesn't have a strong leg — Narveson converted only four of 12 50-yard field goals.
P Ryan Rehkow (BYU)
Excellent size and leg, even though sometimes he outkicks the coverage, leading to some big returns.
LS Slater Zellers (Arizona State)
Experienced, athletic long snapper, with a positive track record since high school.
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