Which WR could Packers pair with Christian Watson?

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Which first-round WR could Packers pair with Christian Watson?

By Michael Gallagher | Last updated 12/30/22

Ever since a 31-28 overtime win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 10, Packers receiver Christian Watson has really found his groove in Green Bay’s passing offense.

While his emergence as an Aaron Rodgers go-to weapon wasn’t fortuitous, the staff at the 33rd Team believe the Packers' 17th-ranked passing offense could benefit from adding a complementary weapon to Watson in the 2023 NFL Draft.

“Hyatt gives the Packers a deep threat who can go vertical,” the 33rd Team staff wrote. “He can play inside or outside and will give this offense a boost and take the pressure off of the other playmakers. Imagine him and Christian Watson on the field together. Aaron Rodgers probably can. ”

Jalin Hyatt: 156.5 passer rating when targeted this season

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— PFF College (@PFF_College) December 16, 2022

Hyatt was arguably the top big-play receiver in college football in 2022. The 6-foot junior had the second-most touchdown receptions (15) and fifth-most receiving yards (1,267) in the country while ranking 12th in yards per reception (18.9) en route to winning the Biletnikoff Award, given annually to college football’s top receiver.

With Watson and Romeo Doubs split wide, Hyatt could do some damage in the slot, where he totaled 955 of his 1,267 receiving yards — top among all Power 5 wideouts.

Hyatt is also explosive — eight of his 15 touchdowns coming on receptions of 20 yards or more. His speed (he’s reportedly been clocked at 4.31 in the 40-yard dash) coupled with Watson’s (he ran a 4.36 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine over the summer) could make the Packers one of the tougher passing offenses to defend in 2023.

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