Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst admitted there is a real “temptation” to move up or down the board during the 2022 NFL draft, especially with so many early picks (five in the top 100 and two each in the first two rounds).
Trading out of the first round (from No. 28 overall) could give the Packers even more ammo during Day 2 of the draft and allow Gutekunst to dominate the second and third rounds. But his modus operandi during his first four drafts has been to move up aggressively to target specific players. And he has a strong roster overall with a few big and obvious needs, so a trade-up to get a top player could be in the cards.
What could a trade-up during Thursday night’s first round look like for the Packers? Here are some potential scenarios.