Packers expected to draft Ohio State's Emeka Egbuka

The Green Bay Packers have had a tough time during this year's free agency. They lost running back AJ Dillon to the Philadelphia Eagles and are still trying to trade cornerback Jaire Alexander, but interest in him is low. The team has not found a top wide receiver or strengthened its defense. Recently, they signed wide receiver Mecole Hardman from the Kansas City Chiefs. However, he is expected to be a supporting player rather than a leading star. With the upcoming NFL draft, there is a chance for the Packers to add more talent at the wide receiver position. In his latest mock draft, ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. predicts the Packers will select Emeka Egbuka, a wide receiver from Ohio State, with their 23rd pick. Kiper noted Egbuka is a refined player who runs great routes and has good hands. He believes it might be a good time for the Packers to draft a wide receiver in the first round, as they haven't done so since 2002. The Packers have young receivers like Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, and Romeo Doubs, but all have faced injuries. Kiper expressed doubts about whether any of them can be a true No. 1 receiver. Egbuka had a strong season last year, with over 1,000 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. He is seen as a promising addition to the Packers' offense. Egbuka stands 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs about 200 pounds. He is known for his athleticism and ability to track passes in the air.