Packers Outlook in Rounds 2 and 3

After a great pick in Derek Sherrod last night, the Green Bay Packers are back to work tonight with the last pick in the 2nd and second last pick in the 3rd round (64th and 96th overall). Again, I do not see Thompson trading up like many of you may hope for simply because I see another good player falling to the Packers with the 64th overall pick. My best hope is for an electrifying wide receiver and return guy like Kentucky's Patrick Cobb or Troy's Jerel Jernigan. Both are small and speedy receivers that can do multiple things in an offense such as reverses and maybe even a little Wildcat. A great comparison to these two players is a guy like Dexter McCluster who the Chiefs selected last year in the third round. Also, when was the last time the Packers had a dynamic return man? Another option the Packers could go is to boost that defensive line at the 5-technique with a player like Miami's Allen Bailey, Clemson's Jarvis Jenkins, or Iowa's Christian Ballard. All would be solid picks and would get immediate playing time as the primary backup to Mike Neal and Ryan Pickett at both end spots. Also, don't forget about a pass rushing outside linebacker if a good one drops to the Packers tonight at 64. Nevada's Dontay Moch, Fresno State's Chris Carter, and North Carolina's Bruce Carter would all be tough for Thomopson to pass up. In the third round, I could see Thompson going with a running back with solid pass catching abilities (since the future of Brandon Jackson is uncertain) such as Cal's Shane Vereen or Oklahoma's DeMarco Murray. If he does not opt for a defensive lineman in the 2nd round, Thompson could look at another Mississippi State player Pernell McPhee or take a Big Ten player like Karl Klug from Iowa. However, a solid guard could also be available such as Georgia's Clint Boling or Lehigh's Will Rackley. In my 2nd and 3rd round mocks which I posted above, I have the Packers taking Jerel Jernigan and Will Rackley.