Green Bay Packers: Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College
The Packers are a tough team to do mock draft for. They have very few needs, and the best players available don't necessarily satisfy those needs.

The one exception could be Anthony Castonzo. Yes, Green Bay drafted an offensive tackle a year ago, but the team needs a successor for Chad Clifton. Plus, Castonzo fits the blocking scheme and appearance that the Packers look for in their offensive linemen.

32. GB Packers: Mark Ingram, RB, Bama (#2 RB- 2011 NFL Mock Draft Rank)

I am not sure about this pick as Ryan Grant will be back next year and now that James Starks looked goo in the first playoff game. However, in getting Mark Ingram this late in the 2011 NFL Draft they are getting a steal. I have him taking my top rated 2011 NFL Mock Draft RB in this draft.

32 GREEN BAY PACKERS: AARON WILLIAMS, CB, TEXAS

The Super Bowl champs dont have a ton of glaring needs but there are definitely a few positions where they could use some reinforcements. One such area is cornerback, where Charles Woodson is going to be 35-years-old and there isnt much to speak of beyond the starters. No offense to Sam Shields, who played admirably, but the fact that an undrafted rookie free agent could come in and seize such a substantial role speaks volumes about the depth situation. The Texas program has produced a lot of NFL defensive backs over the years, many of whom were first round picks, and Aaron Williams appears primed to carry on that proud tradition. A terrific athlete with an ideal blend of size and speed, Williams would be an ideal long-term replacement for Woodson alongside the underrated Tramon Williams. Green Bay could also be in the market for a pass rushing Aaron Williams | Texas Longhorns outside linebacker to play opposite Clay Matthews and Georgias Justin Houston would be an nice fit. Despite using their top pick on Bryan Bulaga last year the Packers could still use some more help along the offensive line, particularly at tackle since Chad Clifton is nearing the end of the line, so Gabe Carimi of Wisconsin or Derek Sherrod of Mississippi St. could be possibilities. Dont rule out a wide receiver either since Donald Driver is 36-years-old and James Jones is a free agent who may not be brought back due to his inconsistency.

No. 32: Green Bay Packers Muhammad Wilkerson, DE, Temple
When you're the Super Bowl champions, sometimes it's a matter of the best player on the board.

However, the Packers could use some depth on the defensive line and that's where Muhammad Wilkerson would be a great addition. He's a guy who can get after the passer and really create havoc for opposing quarterbacks.

Wilkerson could be a real beast working on the line with B.J. Raji drawing a lot of the attention.

31. Green Bay Packers* (10-6), Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin: No one within fifty miles of the city of Green Bay is even close to thinking about the draft right now, but they no doubt will be the Monday after next Sundays Super Bowl. Chad Clifton opted to re-sign last offseason and now will play in the first Super Bowl of his career, but he wont be around for much longer. Im not sure Bryan Bulaga, last years first-round pick, is the long-term answer at left tackle, either. If Bulaga stays put on the right side of the line, the 6-7 Carimi, a star for the beloved Badgers, is a very intriguing option to man the left. Bulaga and Carimi two road-paving Big Ten maulers serving as the bookends on the Green Bay Packers offensive line? Yeah, that sounds about right.
* denotes order of final two draft positions has not yet been determined.

32. Green Bay Packers (10-6), Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin: An 11-year veteran whod never played on Super Bowl Sunday, Chad Clifton was one of the feel-good stories of Super Bowl XLV. He opted to re-sign last offseason after the NFL draft, played a superb left tackle all year and ended a dream season with a tremendous performance and a coveted ring. Clifton should be back next year, but he doesnt have too many seasons left in those legs. Starting right tackle Bryan Bulaga could play left, if needed, or he could stay put on the right. Either way, the Packers fans would be delighted to see the 6-7 Gabe Carimi a star for the beloved Badgers in Packers green, keeping Aaron Rodgers other side safe for years to come.

32. GB: Mikel Leshoure, RB, Illinois
Ryan Grant is going to be entering his contract year, and Starks and Jackson are just ok RBs. Leshoure is a dynamic RB would be a perfect target coming out of the backfield for Aaron Rodgers. He is quick, has soft hands and can take it to the house. This pick brings the Green Bay offense to scary good levels

Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State: When healthy, Green Bay is stout up front. Chad Clifton's balky knees, however, and potentially looming free agency of starting left guard Daryn College and backup Jason Spitz could put the team in position to grab any one of the offensive tackles expected to land in the late first round. Sherrod is a tackle by trade, but appears to have the versatility and toughness to play wherever the Packers need him up front.

Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State: Heyward aids a three-man front potentially changing due to Cullen Jenkins' free agency and Johnny Jolly working to return from suspension.

32. Green Bay Packers: Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama

Despite the playoff success of James Starks, the Packers see great value in grabbing Ingram. He has the talent to be a very strong, productive back whose style will play well in Green Bays cold conditions

Right now, I have the Packers going OL, but interior OL. I think there are two interior lineman with late first round grades. The first is Mike Pouncey, who is obviously going to be compared to his brother. I'm not sure he is going to be on the board when the Pack pick.

Stefen Wisniewski is the other guy I think they may look at. Admittedly, some would consider it a reach to see him in the first round, but he is a meat and potatoes guy and extremely smart. Would start at LG IMO and then possibly move over to center when they move on from Scott Wells in a few years. That's kinda an outside of the box type of pick, but I think he's underrated.

"porky88" wrote:

No offense to Sam Shields, who played admirably, but the fact that an undrafted rookie free agent could come in and seize such a substantial role speaks volumes about the depth situation.