Packers and Vikings needs in the 2024 NFL Draft
In less than 24 hours the first pick in the 2024 NFL Draft will be made. The Minnesota Vikings have two first rounds picks, while the Green Bay Packers only have one at 25th. However, Green Bay owns a total of 11 picks, five of which are in the first three rounds.
General Manager Brian Gutekunst feels confident in his draft room and their quantity of options.
“We’re never afraid to move around. But where we sit right now with the five picks in the first 91,11 total, I think we’re in a pretty good space to move or just sit and pick. Our group has been together for a while now, and we have a pretty good way we work together. I think it’s pretty boring to be honest with you,” Gutekunst shared.
The Packers’ primary needs include offensive tackle, safety, cornerback, and linebacker, among others.
Meanwhile, the Vikings could make moves for an early quarterback, but they still have big needs beyond the pocket.
“I know that they have a lot of needs still on defense. They could use a defensive tackle, they could use a cornerback, and of course everyone knows they could use another offensive guard. But if we’re talking about where you could get a potential difference maker within a year or two, there are so many receivers in this draft that the middle rounds could offer somebody to take K.J. Osborn’s shoes,” Purple Insider host Matthew Coller told WDIO’s Alicia Tipcke.
The Vikings pick 11th and 23rd in the first round. Round one of the draft begins Thursday at 7 p.m. CT on WDIO.
Vikings 2024 NFL Draft Picks:
Round 1: No. 11 overall
Round 1: No. 23 (from Cleveland through Houston)
Round 4: No. 108
Round 4: No. 129 (from Detroit)
Round 5: No. 157 (from Cleveland)
Round 5: No. 167 (from Kansas City)
Round 6: No. 177 (from Carolina through Jacksonville)
Round 7: No. 230 (from Atlanta through Cleveland and Arizona)
Round 7: No. 232 (from Denver through San Francisco and Houston)
Packers 2024 NFL Draft Picks:
Round 1: No. 25
Round 2: No. 41 (via New York Jets)
Round 2: No. 58
Round 3: No. 88
Round 3: No. 91 (via Buffalo)
Round 4: No. 126
Round 5: No. 169
Round 6: No. 202
Round 6: No. 219
Round 7: No. 245
Round 7: No. 255