After another night in which the Packers added to their defense, but not the receiving corps, they have added a wideout right away on Day 2. Green Bay has traded picks 53 and 59 to the Vikings for 34, and with it, they have selected WR Christian Watson.
Watson was generally viewed as the top remaining receiver, after their was a surprising run at the position through the middle of the first round last night. Now, after much anticipation, Green Bay adds a high degree of upside to their WR room. Watson’s speed will likely help him fill the void left by Marquez Valdes-Scantling.
Watson played four seasons at North Dakota State, saving his best year for last. He made 43 catches for 800 yards and seven touchdowns, which should give him an immediate role as a vertical threat in the Packers’ passing offense. With Sammy Watkins being the only other significant addition to the WR room so far, this deal of course doesn’t preclude the team from making further moves. At a minimum, they will exit the weekend with a new, noteworthy piece on offense.
Excellent pick. Packers draft is very very good after three picks.
Scary, scary athlete if they can develop him, but I wonder how big an ask that is with his hands and route running experience.
Vikings new GM not doing much endear himself to the fan base. Does he realize he’s in the NFC North and that these are rivals? It’s fine to trade with rivals but they should at least pay a premium to move up.
Giving up both 53 and 59 to trade up is a pretty steep price.
I agree
They got an additional 2nd for moving back 19 spots. That’s a premium.
New GM, same philosophy when it comes to the draft it seems.
Really? I thought the former GM’s approach was to draft CB’s in the first round every year, to replace the one he took 2 or 3 years earlier who didn’t live up to the hype.
I thought Viqueens draft philosophy was to let the clock expire and have the next team jump ahead of them.
It would have been hilarious if they’d all thought the pick they got from Detroit (#32) was actually the first pick of the second round and packed it in for the night.
Nice pick. Lots of physical tools, high upside. Now they gotta coach him up to help him reach his potential. Packers doing well in this draft. Didn’t reach, strengthened the D and added a weapon. Never really know but looks good on paper.