Green Bay Packers History Guides Look at 2021 NFL Draft Linebackers
Draft history suggests almost the entire linebacker board could be in play for the Green Bay Packers. Recent draft history might tell a different tale.
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Apr 27, 2021
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Here’s a look at the Green Bay Packers’ linebacker situation ahead of the NFL Draft, including pertinent history that suggests which draft-worthy prospects might not be a target.
State of the Packers
This is one of the more interesting position groups on the team. From one perspective, the Packers should be looking. What, after all, did last year’s rookie duo of Krys Barnes (undrafted) and Kamal Martin (fifth round) do to cement their status as 2021 starters? From another perspective, general manager Brian Gutekunst seemed to like that pair’s potential. Unless an elite prospect falls, maybe he’s inclined to see what they can do in Year 2.