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    Packers: What to Expect from a 1st or 2nd Round Reciever

    Samuel_DavelBy Samuel_DavelApril 9, 2022Updated:April 10, 2022No Comments5 Mins Read
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    ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Green Bay Packers during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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    The Green Bay Packers are in desperate need of a wide receiver after trading away Davante Adams and losing Marquez Valdes-Scantling to the Chiefs in free agency. They are left with Allen Lazard, Randall Cobb, and Amari Rodgers to catch passes from the back to back MVP in Aaron Rodgers. It is widely believed the Packers not only take a receiver but take two receivers in their first 6 draft choices at the end of April. So what can Packer fans expect from rookie wide receivers taken in the first or second round?

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    ARLINGTON, TX – APRIL 26: A video board displays the text “THE PICK IS IN” for the Green Bay Packers during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

    1st round receivers

    Although fans might think that a 1st round receiver is easily able to step in and contribute to a team immediately, that’s not always the case. I went through the last 3 years of 1st round draft picks and here are the results. 

    (all numbers are rounded to the nearest whole)

    2019

    Marquise brown – pick 25 — 46 receptions, 584 yards, 7 touchdowns

    N’keal Harry – pick 32 — 12 Receptions, 105 yards, 2 touchdowns

    Average: 29 receptions, 345 yards, 5 touchdowns

    2020

    Henry Ruggs III – pick 12 — 26 receptions, 452 yards, 2 touchdowns

    Jerry Jeudy – pick 15 — 52 receptions, 856 yards, 3 touchdowns

    Ceedee Lamb – pick 17— 74 receptions, 935 yards, 5 touchdowns

    Jalen Reagor – pick 21— 31 receptions, 396 yards, 1 touchdown

    Justin Jefferson – pick 22 — 88 receptions, 1400 yards, 7 touchdowns

    Brandon Aiyuk – pick 25 — 60 receptions, 748 yards, 5 touchdowns

    Average: 55 receptions, 798 yards, 4 touchdowns

    2021

    Jamar Chase – pick 5 — 81 receptions, 1455 yards, 13 touchdowns

    Jaylen Waddle –  pick 6 — 104 receptions, 1015 yards, 6 touchdowns

    DeVonta Smith – pick 10 —  64 reception, 916 yards, 5 touchdowns

    Kadarius Toney – pick 20 — 39 receptions, 420 yards, 0 touchdowns

    Rashad Batemen – pick 27— 46 receptions, 515 yards, 1 touchdown

    Average: 67 receptions, 864 yards, 5 touchdowns

    2nd round receivers 

    Second-round receivers are VERY hit or miss. Some like DK Metcalf and Deebo Samuel have become stars in the league but others have drifted off and are barely holding onto roster spots right now. One reason some of these guys were taken in the second round is the fact that they were “boom or bust” prospects.

    (all numbers are rounded to the nearest whole)

    2019

    Deebo Samuel – pick 36 — 57 receptions, 802 yards, 3 touchdowns

    AJ Brown – pick 41 — 52 receptions, 1051 yards, 8 touchdowns

    Mecole Hardman – pick 56 — 26 receptions, 538 yards, 6 touchdowns

    Paris Campbell – pick 59 — 18 receptions, 127 yards, 1 touchdown

    Andy Isabella – pick 62 — 9 receptions, 189 yards, 1 touchdown

    DK Metcalf – pick 64 — 58 receptions, 900 yards, 7 touchdowns 

    Average: 37 receptions, 601 yards, 4 touchdowns

    2020

    Tee Higgins – pick 33 — 67 receptions, 908 yards, 6 touchdowns

    Michael Pittman JR – pick 34 — 40 receptions, 503 yards, 1 touchdown

    Lavishka Shaunolt – pick 42— 58 receptions, 600 yards, 5 touchdowns

    KJ Hamler – pick 46— 30 receptions, 381 yards, 3 touchdowns

    Chase Claypool – pick 49— 62 receptions, 873 yards, 9 touchdowns

    Van Jefferson –  57— 19 receptions, 220 yards, 1 touchdown

    Denzel Mims – 59 — 23 receptions, 357 yards, 0 touchdowns

    Average: 43 receptions, 549 yards, 4 touchdowns

    2021

    Elijah Moore – pick 34 — 43 receptions, 538 yards, 5 touchdowns

    Rondale Moore –  pick 49 — 54 receptions, 435 yards, 1 touchdown

    D’wayne Eskridge – pick 56 — 10 receptions, 64 yards, 1 touchdown

    Tutu Atwell – pick 57 — 10 receptions, 54 yards, 0 touchdowns

    Terrace Marshall Jr – pick 59 — 17 receptions, 138 yards, 0 touchdowns

    Average: 27 receptions, 246 yards, 1 touchdown

    As you can see, some players really show up on day one. Guys like Chase and Waddle are able to do that. But, guys taken toward the end of round 1 and the end of round 2 have struggled to produce early on. The reality is rookie receivers will struggle occasionally. Even if you look at the year Chase had this year and thought “he’s a top 5 receiver” well he also lead the league in drops.

    What to expect?

    I expect the Packers to take a receiver in round 1 and one in round 2. The Packers are looking to replace more than 140 receptions and 1400 yards from losing Adams and MVS. Obviously, guys like Lazard and Amari Rodgers will have to step up but what can Packer fans expect from rookies? 

    They lost two high-quality players and need to replace them immediately. So based on averages Packers fans should expect

    Round 1 receiver averages

    50 receptions, 669 yards, 5 touchdowns

    Round 2 receiver averages

    36 receptions, 465 yards, 3 touchdowns.

    The Packers will still need guys to step up but by taking a receiver in the 1st and 2nd round they at least make a big dent into replacing Adams and MVS. Plus, they give the back-to-back MVP weapons to make some plays.

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