All-Packers Mock Draft Based Purely on Their 30 Visits
Context:
This piece presents an all-Packers draft guided entirely by players Green Bay hosted on predraft visits, culminating in eight selections. It explains the 30-visit rule, notes 27 known visits, and outlines picks tied to board positions and team needs, with a focus on defensive line, cornerback, and backfield depth. The narrative weaves in historical context, coach GM dynamics, and the scarcity of high-cost receiver options amid impending free agency. The outlook centers on building versatility across trenches and secondary, with an eye toward value at No. 52 and late rounds.
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Round 2: Texas Tech defensive tackle Lee Hunter is chosen over Georgia’s Christen Miller because Hunter is perceived as more likely to be available when Green Bay picks at No. 52, based on board rankings. The piece notes Hunter’s nickname and his 11-tackle-for-loss seasons, framing him as a potential run-stopper for a rebuilt front.
Round 3: Tennessee wide receiver Chris Brazzell II is projected to help replace departed receivers and potentially pair with an expensive free-agent market in the next cycle. Brazzell posted 1,017 receiving yards and nine touchdowns in 2025, with strong downfield efficiency cited as a key asset.
Round 4: Stephen F. Austin cornerback Charles Demmings is selected as a cover option with prior interception totals and sub-50% catch rates against him in recent seasons, highlighting his size (6-foot-1 1/8) and 4.41 speed as traits valued by the Packers.
Round 5: Indiana running back Kaelon Black, at 5-foot-9 1/4 and 211 pounds, is noted for 1,040 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns in 2024, with a 4.45-second 40 and a high Relative Athletic Score, suggesting multi-faceted backfield potential.
Round 5: Georgia Tech defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg is slotted for his notable athleticism (4.94 40, 35 bench reps, 9.99 RAS) and 11 TFLs in 2025, described as a high-mretch motor prospect with pass-rush upside.
Round 6: Wake Forest cornerback Karon Prunty is framed as a value pick given mixed board positions, with a history at Kansas and North Carolina A&T and a 2025 PFF rating reflecting mixed-ball production, but continued athletic upside.
Round 7: Illinois guard Josh Gesky and Central Florida edge Michael Heldman are the final offensive line and edge picks, respectively, emphasized for size, durability (Gesky’s 2,200 college snaps, one sack allowed in 2025) and pass-rush potential (Heldman with 10.5 sacks in final college season).