After trading down from the 14th overall pick to 27th, the Green Bay Packers trade up for the Seattle Seahawks' 18th overall pick to select Louisville cornerback Jaire Alexander.

The Packers gave up a third-round pick in the deal, as well as the 27th overall selection. In return, they got the 18th pick as well as a seventh-rounder.

Green Bay's secondary was abysmal in 2017, finishing 23rd against the pass while missing the playoffs for the first time since 2008. Adding Alexander immediately bolsters their unit as they attempt to bounce back and reach the postseason behind a healthy Aaron Rodgers and a number of other picks to come in the draft.

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Alexander led all FBS cornerbacks in passer rating against in 2017, locking down opposing receivers in man coverage for the Cardinals. Coming out of high school, he was only a three-star recruit. In seven games in 2017, Alexander managed to record 19 tackles, one interception, and four pass breakups. He missed half the season with leg and hand injuries.

At the NFL Combine, he ran a 4.38 second 40-yard dash, ran a 6.71 second three-cone drill, and a 3.98 second shuttle. While a little undersized, his speed and aggressive play with bigger receivers should allow him to succeed at the next level.

Prior to trading up to take Alexander, Green Bay moved down from 14th overall in a deal with the New Orleans Saints. In return, the Packers acquired their first-round pick in 2019. A number of mock drafts had the Packers taking Alexander 14th, so this was a pretty savvy move by their new general manager Brian Gutekunst.