Following the blockbuster trade of superstar Davante Adams, the Green Bay Packers have major holes at receiver. The Packers dealt Adams, a five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro, to the Las Vegas Raiders. Las Vegas forked over its first-round pick (No. 22 overall) and second-round selection (No. 53) in the upcoming 2022 NFL Draft to acquire Adams.

The Packers have plenty of draft capital, holding four picks in the top 60 (including two first-rounders) in this year’s draft. They would be wise to draft a receiver early in the draft, given their current lack of talent at the position following Adams’ departure.

In addition to trading Adams, the Packers lost receiver Equanimeous St. Brown—who signed with the rival Chicago Bears. Veteran wideout Randall Cobb took a massive pay cut to return, but his best days are long behind him.

Meanwhile, Allen Lazard has yet to re-sign after the Packers placed a second-round tender on the 26-year-old. The Packers are working on re-upping Marquez Valdes-Scantling to a new contract, but the wideout underwhelmed in his fourth NFL season last year as he battled injuries. Lazard and Valdes-Scantling are still viewed as likely to return and are both fine complementary receivers. However, quarterback Aaron Rodgers would presumably be upset if he entered the 2022 season with the aforementioned wideouts as his top-two receiving targets.

While the Packers added $20.14 million in salary-cap space by dealing away Adams, their best bet to augment the receiver position would come through the NFL Draft, not free agency. Let’s look at two of the best receivers the Packers could pick in the first round of this year’s draft.

Packers WR targets in 2022 NFL Draft

1. Treylon Burks, Arkansas

The Packers have not selected a receiver in the first round since 2002, when they nabbed Javon Walker. In four seasons with the club, Walker earned one Pro Bowl selection. If there was ever a time to find their next Pro Bowl receiver in the draft, it’s right now after the massive trade of Davante Adams.

If the Packers are to use the No. 22 overall pick on a receiver, Treylon Burks would be their best option. In 12 games with Arkansas last season, Burks racked up 67 receptions for 1,123 yards and 11 touchdowns. At 6-foot-3 and 225 pounds, the wideout is a difficult player to tackle for opposing defensive backs. Burks has recently been compared to other big-bodied NFL players, such as Tennessee Titans star A.J. Brown.

Burks would slide in nicely with the Packers as an outside receiver. Arkansas utilized Burks in many formations, and he even received 14 carries—which he turned into 112 yards (8 yards per carry) and a touchdown. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur and recently promoted offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich could give Burks some end-around carries to get the ball in his hands as often as possible.

Assuming Burks is available when the Packers are on the clock with the No. 22 pick, he is the receiver to grab who can immediately make an impact for the club’s offense.

2. Jameson Williams, Alabama

The Packers have two first-round selections for the first time since 2019. If the Packers decide to use the 22nd pick on a non-receiver—perhaps adding a tackle to strengthen their offensive line—they could select a wideout with the 28th selection.

If Jameson Williams is on the board, the Packers should add him with the 28th overall pick. Williams played his first two collegiate seasons with Ohio State. He transferred to Alabama for his junior year and dominated, catching 79 passes for 1,572 yards and 15 TDs.

A versatile talent, Williams excelled on special teams, too. He returned 10 kickoffs for 352 yards and a pair of TDs.

Drafting Williams does carry some risk. He tore his ACL in the National Championship Game versus Georgia. Nonetheless, Williams decided to forgo his senior season and enter the NFL Draft.

Williams was the king of big plays last season. He had 11 TD receptions for 30+ yards, including nine for 40+ yards and three for 70+ yards.

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For an NFL receiver, Williams is on the thinner side. The 6-foot-1 wideout is 180 pounds. He can make up for that, however, with his blazing speed—a major factor for his big-play production.

The drawback in adding Williams is he could miss time in his rookie season recovering from his ACL tear. The receiver-depleted Packers need help at the position immediately.

However, Williams could be the right selection because of his enormous upside. Players who can produce his big-play touchdown ability do not come along often.

Furthermore, the Packers could grab Williams and draft another receiver with one of their two second-round draft picks.

Williams is a star in the making and might be too good for the Packers to pass up on, injury concerns and all.