When the entire world thought the Green Bay Packers would take a wide receiver in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, they used both of their picks on the defense.
With the 22nd and 28th overall picks, the Packers selected inside linebacker Quay Walker and defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt before calling it a night. One would think this sets Green Bay up to add at least one receiver during the second round, which has been a sweet spot for the franchise when it comes to finding talented pass catchers.
But instead of focusing on the offense, let’s take the Packers approach and turn our attention to a defense that continues to get better after finishing 10th against the pass and 11th against the run in 2021. Walker and Wyatt were two highly touted players for a dominant Georgia defense that ranked first overall in yards per play, opposing touchdowns, and second in total yards per game last season.
