The Green Bay Packers are likely to be in the market for a wide receiver in this year’s NFL Draft, and while the class may lack elite prospects in Round 1, there are still plenty of "Packers types" which Brian Gutekunst may target.
With Jayden Reed and Mecole Hardman on the roster, they are unlikely to be looking for a slot receiver. The general requirements Green Bay looks for in a perimeter receiver are:
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Size: The smallest outside receiver Gutekunst has drafted is Samori Toure at 6-0 ⅔ and 191 pounds, but on average his receivers are more than 6-2 and around 204 pounds. Arm length may also be something Green Bay considers, with Grant DuBose the shortest for non-slot receivers at 31 ⅞".
Athleticism: Whether it is proven by the 40-yard dash, the vert and broad jump, or all three, the Packers want explosive athletes at receiver.
Extensive outside snaps: Even in their slot receivers, Green Bay has consistently drafted receivers who played the majority of their snaps outside in at least one of their final two seasons. The only exception under Gutekunst was Amari Rodgers.
Production: Receivers generally need to have shown at least one year of good production to be in play for the Packers. Christian Watson’s 800-yard best season is the floor for receivers Gutekunst has drafted, and that was supplemented with seven touchdowns.
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