The Green Bay Packers may have found out their offense. A few modifications may be required, but the offense is ready to score against any NFL defense. However, the defense is set to undergo significant modifications.
The revamped defensive coaching staff will make certain to include parts that fit the new strategy. Jey Hafley, the new defensive coordinator, made an excellent first impression during his first press conference. While there is a long way to go between a press conference and on-field performance, Packers supporters are eager for a new beginning.
That fresh start could include a blazing fast defender for the 2024 season.
The Green Bay Packers have ties to a prospect that no one else in the league does.
Freddie Boston of FanSided outlined how CB Max Melton could arrive in Green Bay:
Bo Melton was one of the Green Bay Packers’ most impressive players late in the season. In the 2024 NFL Draft, he and his brother, Max, might be in Green Bay together.
According to Sports Illustrated’s Bill Huber, Max spent New Year’s Eve celebrating the Packers’ victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Bo Melton had just scored his first NFL touchdown in a Week 17 victory over Minnesota. Nine months from now, they could be wearing green and gold together.
Green Bay needs to upgrade the cornerback room this offseason, and it’s a position GM Brian Gutekunst could focus on in the early rounds. The Packers must strengthen its depth on the outside and find a new starter in the slot.
Starting slot corner Keisean Nixon is a free agent, and he struggled for consistency in the middle of the defense.
On the outside, Jaire Alexander is an All-Pro but missed time with back and shoulder injuries this year. Former first-round pick Eric Stokes has barely played since suffering a significant injury midway through the 2022 season.
How The Packers Could Land Bo Melton’s Brother, Max Melton
Bleacher Report annotated Max Melton’s draft projection:
GRADE: 6.7 (Potential Role Player/ Contributor — 4th Round)
OVERALL RANK: 109
POSITION RANK: CB16
PRO COMPARISON: Troy Pride Jr.
While his draft status surged during the NFL combine, it is unlikely he will be taken before the third round. The Packers have five draft picks in the first three rounds, so if they are interested in what Melton has to offer, they have plenty of ammunition to go after him.
Playing with his brother in the NFL would be a dream come true, and he just happens to play a position that Green Bay is looking for this offseason.
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