The Packers second-round pick, Christian Watson, was introduced by the Packers' first-round pick, A. Jones. (0:33)
It is not a first-round receiver for the Green Bay Packers.
The second-best thing.
The Packers didn't draft a receiver in the first round for 20 years, but general manager Brian Gutekunst made a move on Friday. He sent his second-round picks to the Vikings for the 34th overall pick.
The first receiver taken on the second day of the draft, was the seventh one, and the one that was taken in the draft.
The Packers have drafted several second-round players in recent years, including Davante Adams, Randall Cobb, and Jordy Nelson.
Rodgers said on the show that the Packers have had a lot of success with second- and third-round players. Those guys turned out well.
Tim was a sixth-round pick of the Packers in 1993 as a safety.
The Packers traded Adams to the Raiders. The 53rd pick, which was sent to Minnesota, was part of the trade with Las Vegas. Green Bay lost two more players in free agency.
The Packers top returning receiver is Allen Lazard, who had 40 catches for 513 yards and eight touchdown last season. Sammy Watkins had 400 yards receiving for Green Bay last season.
The Packers took a pair of Georgia teammates in the first round, using the 22nd and 28th picks to take Quay Walker and Devonte Wyatt.
Since 2002, the Packers have not selected a wide receiver in the first round.
Information from Associated Press was used.
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