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2022 NFL Draft: Top 3 options for the Packers at No. 22

By Danny McCormick

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: The Green Bay Packers logo is seen on a video board 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)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: The Green Bay Packers logo is seen on a video board 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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Nov 27, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt (95) tries to tackle Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Dontae Smith (4) during the first half at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt (95) tries to tackle Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Dontae Smith (4) during the first half at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Devonte Wyatt, DT, Georgia

With two first-rounders, the Packers definitely could go this route if a few of their wide receiver targets are off the board by pick 22. One way they could go is to help strengthen the defensive line.

A guy like Devonte Wyatt could definitely help make the defensive line for the Packers a lot stronger overall. At 6-foot-2 and just over 300 pounds, he would help stop the gaps up the middle. Wyatt could help improve against stopping the run game that over the last couple of years has been a weakness for the Packers defense as a whole.

Wyatt may be around 304 pounds, but that doesn’t mean he cannot get to the quarterback. In his career at Georgia, Wyatt produced five sacks, 12 tackles for a loss, and two forced fumbles in 49 games for the Bulldogs.

The Packers did bring in free agent Jarran Reed to help along the defensive line. But you can never have too many options along the defensive line. Kenny Clark who is one of the best interior defensive linemen in the league would be very happy with this pick to help strengthen the unit even more overall.

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