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Cheese Curds, 4/1: What are reasonable expectations for rookie wideouts?

Are the expectations for rookie receivers really too high? Each of the last two years, a first-round receiver has had a massive rookie season. Interestingly, both were teammates on LSU’s 2019 national championship team, with Justin Jefferson coming out in 2020 and Ja’Marr Chase last year.

Can the Packers expect a similar day-one impact from a receiver if they draft one in the 20s? Jefferson was picked at #22 overall two years ago, and the Packers have the same selection in this year’s draft. Perhaps Chris Olave, who has similarly smooth route-running to and even better speed than Jefferson, could step in and be a day-one starter.