15 most likely options for Packers in first round of 2024 NFL draft (2024)

Height: 6-0
Weight: 202
Age: 21
RAS: 9.85
Consensus big board rank: 20

DeJean and the Packers have been a match throughout the pre-draft process because the former Iowa star can play multiple need positions, is only 21 years old, checks all the boxes athletically, has legitimate playmaking ability and should be an instant impact player on special teams. Plus, he played at a program the Packers respect.

Height: 6-5
Weight: 311
Age: 21
RAS: 9.99
Consensus big board rank: 27

Elite athlete along the offensive line who started games at left tackle and center and may have five-position versatility at the next level? Barton is a Zach Tom clone. One thing is certain: Two Zach Toms are better than only one Zach Tom.

Height: 5-11
Weight: 196
Age: 21
RAS: 7.55
Consensus big board rank: 24

True freshman starter for Nick Saban who led the SEC in pass breakups as a sophom*ore and was barely targeted as a junior. He’s didn’t test out like a top-tier athlete and is coming off a fracture in his foot, but Kool-Aid’s draft profile is a clean one. Could be a Day 1 starter opposite Jaire Alexander.

Height: 6-3
Weight: 317
Age: 23
RAS: 9.64
Consensus big board rank: 19

Likely gone by 25, but Fautanu could be a dominant guard and a capable tackle at the next level. He’s a two-year starter at left tackle with the ideal size for playing inside. Another elite athlete with impressive versatility.

Height: 6-7
Weight: 322
Age: 21
RAS: 9.71
Consensus big board rank: 30

Needs development after transitioning from tight end to offensive tackle, but the size, athleticism and physical tools are all there. Only started 15 games at the college level. Ascending player who needs the right situation.

Height: 6-0
Weight: 297
Age: 21
RAS: 9.20
Consensus big board rank: 17

Interior disruptors have never been more valuable, and Murphy might be the best one in the draft class. Plays with explosiveness and power, not unlike Kenny Clark. In Green Bay, he would be an insurance policy as Clark enters the final year of his deal.

Height: 6-7
Weight: 340
Age: 22
RAS: 9.59
Consensus big board rank: 23

Mammoth size and talent but started only eight games at the college level. Likely has future starting potential at left or right tackle. Some injury question marks coming out of the draft process.

Height: 6-2
Weight: 254
Age: 21
RAS: 9.72
Consensus big board rank: 28

Certainly smaller than the Packers prefer at edge rusher, but his athleticism and production combo give him the profile of a dynamic and disruptive player against the pass. The Packers have all power up front and could probably use a change of pace rusher like Robinson.

Height: 6-2
Weight: 230
Age: 22
RAS: 9.10
Consensus big board rank: 41

The premier run-and-hit linebacker in the class. He was truly dominant during his final season at Texas A&M and could be an ascending talent with three-down potential at the next level. Teaming Cooper with Quay Walker would give the Packers a dynamic linebacker group.

Height: 6-3
Weight: 328
Age: 21
RAS: N/A (no testing)
Consensus big board rank: 29

The best center in college football in 2023. Also has experience at guard. The Packers have immediate and long term needs at both position on the interior of the offensive line. Didn’t test during the pre-draft process.

Height: 6-1
Weight: 304
Age: 21
RAS: N/A (no testing)
Consensus big board rank: 26

If Byron Murphy is 1a among interior disruptors, Newton is 1b. Consistently disruptive player who ended up a two-time All-American. Didn’t test during the pre-draft process while recovering from a foot injury. Is he too similar to Devonte Wyatt?

Height: 6-5
Weight: 311
Age: 22
RAS: 9.20
Consensus big board rank: 36

Could be headed inside to guard at the next level after starting almost 40 games at left tackle for Arizona. Like Troy Fautanu, he’ll likely get a shot to play tackle in the NFL but might be best suited for playing inside.

Height: 6-4
Weight: 326
Age: 21
RAS: 9.38
Consensus big board rank: 44

Multi-year starter at offensive tackle (12 starts at right tackle, 11 at left) who is only 21 years old and tested like an elite athlete. Probably needs a developmental season before starting in the NFL, but that works with the Packers timeline.

Height: 6-5
Weight: 342
Age: 21
RAS: N/A (no testing)
Consensus big board rank: 21

Could be gone by 25, but his combination of size, power and likely ability to play guard or right tackle at the next level is enticing. A lack of testing pre-draft slightly complicates the evaluation.

Height: 6-3
Weight: 267
Age: 22
RAS: 9.08
Consensus big board rank: 57

A potential surprise? Kneeland is a box-checker for the Packers when it comes to edge rusher. Big, athletic, powerful, high motor. Connection with former Packers assistant Tim Lester, a close friend of Matt LaFleur who recruited Kneeland to WMU.

LB Junior Colson, Michigan: Some view him as the best linebacker in the class. He’s 21 years old but didn’t test pre-draft because of a hamstring injury.

DL Darius Robinson, Missouri: He lacks athleticism for edge and size for the interior, but he can play.

S Jaden Hicks, Washington State: The No. 1 safety on the board for some teams. He’s a physical presence and he tested well pre-draft.

DL Kris Jenkins, Michigan:Team captain of the national champs checks a lot of boxes.

The Packers haven’t drafted a wide receiver in the first round in over two decades and are as well-positioned at the position as they’ve been since the mid-2010s. In Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, Bo Melton, Malik Heath, Samori Toure and Grant DuBose, the Packers are overflowing with young wide receiver talent on rookie contracts. Could they take another receiver in the 2024 draft? Sure. They are excellent at identifying receiver talent through the draft. But it’s very difficult to imagine the Packers taking one in the first round.

Potential receiver options (RAS of 8.0 or higher, 22 or younger)

Brian Thomas Jr., LSU
Adonai Mitchell, Texas
Ladd McConkey, Georgia
Xavier Worthy, Texas
Troy Franklin, Oregon
Keon Coleman, Florida State
Roman Wilson, Michigan