2012 NFL Mock Draft: Green Bay Packers

Updated: November 2, 2011

In 2011 the Green Bay Packers got a big monkey off their back. Not only has the franchise developed a superstar franchise Quarterback in Aaron Rodgers, they also won their first championship in the post Brett Favre era. Rodgers, along with Donald Driver, Greg Jennings, James Starks, and Jermichael Finley are the core of a very successful offense that are almost all home grown draft picks.

On defense, veteran Charles Woodson led the way along with draft picks Clay Matthews and B.J. Raji. The emergence of young corners Tramon Williams and Sam Shields was also a very nice surprise for the defense as well.

The Packers work the draft exactly as it is intended to work. They simply draft young talent, develop it, and solidify their weaknesses through their ability to find talented players each and every year. It shows you that missing on draft picks (looking at you Josh McDaniels) will cost you a Lombardi, or two, or three.

packattack2011 put together this thoughts on what the Packers will do in the 2012 NFL Draft.

Check out the mock below:

1	Packers	Thompson, Brandon DT from Clemson Added pass rush because Neal cant stay healthy
2	Packers	Boykin, Brandon CB from Georgia
3	Packers	Henry, Aaron S from Wisconsin
4	Packers	Acho, Emmanuel OLB from Texas Added rush at OLB, though I predict So’oto will take claim on this spot before the year is out
5	Packers	Martin, Mike DT from Michigan
6	Packers	Bolden, Brandon RB from Mississippi
7	Packers	Kinne, G.J. QB from Tulsa
8	Packers	Burkett, Ben C from Northwestern