The Green Bay Packers have fairly direct needs in the 2021 NFL draft. Based on the team’s short- and long-term needs, positions like cornerback, offensive line, defensive line and receiver can all be considered viable options for the Packers in this draft.
However, general manager Brian Gutekunst might not prioritize his team’s needs the same way. In fact, he might see holes that aren’t necessarily obvious when looking at the full roster.
Here are a pair of underrated and overlooked needs for the Packers entering the draft:
Safety
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The Packers return Darnell Savage, an emerging difference-maker, and Adrian Amos, one of the most reliable safeties in football.