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5 Scouting Combine Prospects to Fill the Packers’ NFL Draft Needs

Zack Cook

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Quinyon Mitchell - CB
Quinyon Mitchell emerges as a strong prospect poised for an immediate impact in the NFL. His exceptional athleticism, keen vision, and impressive football intelligence set him apart, evident from his standout performances on the field. The Packers will have their eyes set on a player of his caliber, but will he ultimately be on the board when they select at 25 in Round 1? Mitchell will be a name that the Packers have to strongly consider if he's on the board.
Kool-Aid McKinstry - CB
Once touted as the potential top cornerback in this draft class, Kool-Aid McKinstry's standing has shifted with the emergence of other top prospects in a shallow class in the secondary. Nevertheless, he remains firmly positioned among the top cornerbacks and should be in the mix at the end of the first round. With a clear need for Green Bay in this area, there are worse things than considering a corner out of Alabama.
Darius Robinson - DL
There's much to like about Darius Robinson's leadership traits during his final year with the Missouri Tigers. Robinson is one of the top pass rushers in this draft class, an area that the Packers will be looking to bolster in free agency and at the 2024 NFL Draft. Multiple teams are already frothing at the mouth about his potential, and we wouldn't be surprised to learn that Green Bay is one of them.
Cooper DeJean - CB
If you're inclined to rank Cooper DeJean as the premier cornerback in this class, we won't contest it. DeJean possesses exceptional athleticism, along with commendable length and flexibility. We hold high expectations for him to make a significant impact in the NFL. With a new defensive coordinator taking the reigns in Green Bay, he is an ideal player to be added to the Packers' arsenal.
Laiatu Latu - DL
You can argue that Laiatu Latu is a top-five pass rusher in this 2024 NFL Draft class. The former UCLA Bruin is a projected first-round pick, and it wouldn't surprise me if the Packers are one of the teams interested in his services. He's coming off a 13-sack campaign with the Bruins, and if the Packers want to take the next step on defense, they need more players who can get to the quarterback, which Latu specializes in.
Quinyon Mitchell - CB
Quinyon Mitchell emerges as a strong prospect poised for an immediate impact in the NFL. His exceptional athleticism, keen vision, and impressive football intelligence set him apart, evident from his standout performances on the field. The Packers will have their eyes set on a player of his caliber, but will he ultimately be on the board when they select at 25 in Round 1? Mitchell will be a name that the Packers have to strongly consider if he's on the board.
Kool-Aid McKinstry - CB
Once touted as the potential top cornerback in this draft class, Kool-Aid McKinstry's standing has shifted with the emergence of other top prospects in a shallow class in the secondary. Nevertheless, he remains firmly positioned among the top cornerbacks and should be in the mix at the end of the first round. With a clear need for Green Bay in this area, there are worse things than considering a corner out of Alabama.