GREEN BAY – The Packers traded back, traded up and ultimately got the playmaker they coveted all along during the opening night of the 2018 NFL Draft on Thursday.
After swinging deals with New Orleans and Seattle, Brian Gutekunst used his first selection as Green Bay’s general manager to draft Louisville cornerback Jaire Alexander with the 18th overall pick.
Heralded for his speed and tenacity, Alexander was considered one of the top cornerbacks in the country going into his junior year with the Cardinals before knee and hand injuries limited him to only six games.