The Green Bay Packers have 10 total selections in the upcoming 2019 NFL Draft, including two first-rounders. Coming off of a very disappointing season that saw their head coach of 13 seasons fired before their regular season finale, the Packers will need to make quality selections in order to get back to being the playoff contenders they once were. Some would call it a mini-rebuild, but it doesn't necessarily need to be with the right selections.

The Packers have needs in various positions, but the good news for them is that they can approach most of those with their early selections. With two first-round picks, it will be interesting to see what direction they go when they get back around to selecting in the second round. Let's take a look at some players they could target with their third overall selection that may still be available.

5. Jaylon Ferguson, EDGE, Louisiana Tech

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My expectation is that the Packers will use their first pick at #12 overall to select an edge rusher. In a class that is deep with pass rushers it makes the most sense.

However, should they choose to wait past the first round, Ferguson may be available for them at pick 44, and would be the best option available at that point in my opinion.

Ferguson finished his career with 45.0 sacks, including 17.5 in his senior year at Louisiana Tech. The competition in Conference USA clearly wasn't the best, but you can tell on tape that Ferguson possesses strong hands, and gives valiant effort on every play.

4. Dalton Risner, OT, Kansas State

Offensive line is one of two positions that I believe the Packers will most likely address with their second-round selection. There are expected to be a number of linemen to choose from, but if Dalton Risner is still on the board then I don't think Green Bay should pass him up.

Risner could be a Day 1 selection, and I personally have him rated higher than some players going ahead of him in mock drafts. Listed as an offensive tackle, Risner could move inside, which would probably be more beneficial to the Packers.

Risner won some battles against some of the top-rated edge rushers in this class, and is just an all-out bruiser. He only helped his case at this past year's Senior Bowl.

3. Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, S, Florida

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If Deionte Thompson somehow falls this far, then I believe that the Packers would take him instead, but he's likely to go in the late-first, early-second range, possibly to the Packers at #30.

If that is not the case, Gardner-Johnson would be a terrific pickup in this position. There are some that even have him rated higher than Thompson so it depends on who you ask.

One of Gardner-Johnson's abilities is that he can cover a lot of ground. He had nine interceptions in three years at Florida. He will need to show more consistency, but the athleticism is obvious.

2. Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina

Wide receiver is my other position that I project the Packers will address with this pick. Green Bay needs to get Aaron Rodgers some help, and the good news is that this a strong class of wide receivers.

More specifically, the Packers would be wise to get Rodgers a strong route-runner. This is Deebo Samuel's specialty.

Samuel missed the majority of his junior season with a broken leg, but came back strong in 2018 with 62 receptions for 882 yards, and 11 touchdowns. With time and experience, Samuel could be a viable asset for Rodgers alongside Davante Adams.

1. Any of the top three tight ends

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It is expected that the Packers will use a first-round selection on a tight end, possibly even using their first selection at #12 to do it. That seems a bit high to be selecting a tight end, but there is a case to be made that it's necessary.

There are three players in T.J. Hockenson, Irv Smith Jr., and Noah Fant, that could be given first-round grades. All three are expected to go within the first round, early second round at the latest.

The Packers greatly need a tight end, and any of these players would be a great addition. It would be a bold move by Green Bay to bypass a tight end at #30 in hopes they slide to them 14 picks later. If it pays off though, the Packers would be rushing to the podium to select their tight end of the future.