Tyni's February Mock Draft

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It's possible that Walker could even net a thirs round pick if he gets over the top free agent LT money from last year (21 million/year) and he's a durable starter. Doubs will probably sign for 4th round money and Walker for fifth round.

Will the Packers let both Ryhan and Enagbare go? Since the "limit" on comp picks is normally four, letting both go won't help bring in extra picks unless the Packers pick up a free agent. I could see the Packers picking up Ryhan since his value isn't that high, signing a free agent IDL in the 7 million range and letting Enagbare go. They would still be eligible for four 2027 picks in that scenario.

Since playing time factors into the compensation, the process is rife with speculation. The Packers could end up with as many as two 3rd round picks, a 4th and a 5th. It could also be disappointingly way below that.

 

[Heyjoe4]

It's possible that Walker could even net a thirs round pick if he gets over the top free agent LT money from last year (21 million/year) and he's a durable starter. Doubs will probably sign for 4th round money and Walker for fifth round.

Will the Packers let both Ryhan and Enagbare go? Since the "limit" on comp picks is normally four, letting both go won't help bring in extra picks unless the Packers pick up a free agent. I could see the Packers picking up Ryhan since his value isn't that high, signing a free agent IDL in the 7 million range and letting Enagbare go. They would still be eligible for four 2027 picks in that scenario.

Since playing time factors into the compensation, the process is rife with speculation. The Packers could end up with as many as two 3rd round picks, a 4th and a 5th. It could also be disappointingly way below that.

All good points. It seems likely they'll get a 3rd round comp pick for Willis, assuming he gets a starting gig in the area of $30 mil/AAV. I expect he will be a solid starting QB. Beyond Willis, I think you're predictions are spot on.

I really hope the Packers keep Engabare and Q Walker. Engabare has been a consistent, if not spectacular player at DE. The problem is that these guys get more money as FAs than the Packers are willing to pay. I don't think that will be a huge problem for either player. Walker is an excellent run defender but weak against the pass. I'd rather they both stay in GB.

 

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Saying goodbye to Quay is a tough decision. If they let him go, they'd probably pick up a 5th round pick and have some extra cap space to help sign a depth IDL player who's big enough to play nose tackle. They'd also open up a spot for Hopper to play much more. He may be ok or he may suck. Still an unknown because of his limited snaps so far.

If the Packers keep Quay, they keep Hopper on the sideline and forego a probable 5th round pick. Typically, a 5th round pick may not sound like much, but in Gute's hands, its a valuable pick. Gute has been great in day 3 of the draft.

My guess is that the Packers go with a draft pick and playing time for Hopper.

 

[tynimiller]

Saying goodbye to Quay is a tough decision. If they let him go, they'd probably pick up a 5th round pick and have some extra cap space to help sign a depth IDL player who's big enough to play nose tackle. They'd also open up a spot for Hopper to play much more. He may be ok or he may suck. Still an unknown because of his limited snaps so far.

If the Packers keep Quay, they keep Hopper on the sideline and forego a probable 5th round pick. Typically, a 5th round pick may not sound like much, but in Gute's hands, its a valuable pick. Gute has been great in day 3 of the draft.

My guess is that the Packers go with a draft pick and playing time for Hopper.

Letting him walk changes nothing cap wise. Or do you mean signing him may restrict us from signing someone?

 

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Letting him walk changes nothing cap wise. Or do you mean signing him may restrict us from signing someone?

Yes, that's the implication I referred too. Signing Walker will take funds away from other options.

 

[Heyjoe4]

Saying goodbye to Quay is a tough decision. If they let him go, they'd probably pick up a 5th round pick and have some extra cap space to help sign a depth IDL player who's big enough to play nose tackle. They'd also open up a spot for Hopper to play much more. He may be ok or he may suck. Still an unknown because of his limited snaps so far.

If the Packers keep Quay, they keep Hopper on the sideline and forego a probable 5th round pick. Typically, a 5th round pick may not sound like much, but in Gute's hands, its a valuable pick. Gute has been great in day 3 of the draft.

My guess is that the Packers go with a draft pick and playing time for Hopper.

Agreed. Walker, like so many FAs, is likely to get an offer the Packers aren't willing to match. Let's see what Hopper can do.

Also this increases the chances of taking a LB at #52. The Packers will lose Walker's solid run D, but it could be an opportunity to add a well-rounded (pass and run) LB, and to complement the speed already present on the D, notably at LB.

 

[OldSchool101]

I wouldn't mind seeing Jones back in GB. He is still a fan favorite and brings a running style unique to Jacob and Wilson. And maybe fewer snaps means fewer injuries - kind of a stretch. He would be great in the locker room and a great teammate.

I didn't realize the queens were in cap hell, so thanks for the stats. That definitely takes Willis off their radar screen, if they had any interest in him at all.

If he’s willing to take a shorter 1yr deal
$3-4m as a RB2 it makes some sense. He’s a great teammate and would be a really good RB2 imo.

 

[OldSchool101]

Will the Packers let both Ryhan and Enagbare go? Since the "limit" on comp picks is normally four, letting both go won't help bring in extra picks unless the Packers pick up a free agent. I could see the Packers picking up Ryhan since his value isn't that high, signing a free agent IDL in the 7 million range and letting Enagbare go. They would still be eligible for four 2027 picks in that scenario.

Since playing time factors into the compensation, the process is rife with speculation. The Packers could end up with as many as two 3rd round picks, a 4th and a 5th. It could also be disappointingly way below that.

I like the DT idea. My current guess is we’ll get a comp RD3, RD5
The 3rd will stick but some others might fall off due to were about to sign a couple FA’s imo. We are about to get a better picture by next weekend

 

[milani]

If he’s willing to take a shorter 1yr deal
$3-4m as a RB2 it makes some sense. He’s a great teammate and would be a really good RB2 imo.

Anyone think Mixon might be worth a shot like Jones. Freak foot injury last season. Texans let him go. He is around the same age as Jones.

 

[gopkrs]

Anyone think Mixon might be worth a shot like Jones. Freak foot injury last season. Texans let him go. He is around the same age as Jones.

He was very good with Houston

 

[tynimiller]

Anyone think Mixon might be worth a shot like Jones. Freak foot injury last season. Texans let him go. He is around the same age as Jones.

Yeah depending on health and cost for sure excellent rb2 potentially

 

[Heyjoe4]

If he’s willing to take a shorter 1yr deal
$3-4m as a RB2 it makes some sense. He’s a great teammate and would be a really good RB2 imo.

I think $2 mil would do it for one year - to help the Packers and end his career on a hopefully high note. The fans still love the guy.

 

[milani]

He was very good with Houston

And Cincy before that.

 

[Heyjoe4]

Yeah depending on health and cost for sure excellent rb2 potentially

Interesting possibility. The Packers have re-signed Brooks but are doing nothing with Wilson. I'm not sure I get the reasoning here, and maybe Wilson will sign.

Mixon would probably make a very good RB2 behind Jacobs. He would likely get a lot more snaps than Wilson, and that would be good for Jacobs.

Gonna be interesting to see how Gluten deals with the RB position this offseason.

 

[tynimiller]

Interesting possibility. The Packers have re-signed Brooks but are doing nothing with Wilson. I'm not sure I get the reasoning here, and maybe Wilson will sign.

Mixon would probably make a very good RB2 behind Jacobs. He would likely get a lot more snaps than Wilson, and that would be good for Jacobs.

Gonna be interesting to see how Gluten deals with the RB position this offseason.

Wilson was defacto RB2 solely because Lloyd wasn’t healthy and Brooks isn’t as shifty of a runner as him…I don’t think the team personally ever saw Wilson as more than our RB3 if they could choose. He is abysmal at pass pro.

It’d be perfect world to have a true RB2 that is good at pass pro and than have a Wilson type back as our third.

At least that’s my guess and I also would prefer a backfield with Wilson as my 3

 

[Pkrjones]

Mixon would probably make a very good RB2 behind Jacobs. He would likely get a lot more snaps than Wilson, and that would be good for Jacobs.

Mixon missed the entire '25 season with an offseason "freak accident" foot injury. He had a cap hit of $9.4mil with Houston so was cut. IF he was expected back in good health they would've kept him as their RB1B (with Marks as RB1A). Solid PASS on Mixon, an injured 29yr old RB.

 

[gopkrs]

Mixon missed the entire '25 season with an offseason "freak accident" foot injury. He had a cap hit of $9.4mil with Houston so was cut. IF he was expected back in good health they would've kept him as their RB1B (with Marks as RB1A). Solid PASS on Mixon, an injured 29yr old RB.

You said they would have kept him. Is that opinion or fact. Asking for a friend

 

[tynimiller]

Mixon missed the entire '25 season with an offseason "freak accident" foot injury. He had a cap hit of $9.4mil with Houston so was cut. IF he was expected back in good health they would've kept him as their RB1B (with Marks as RB1A). Solid PASS on Mixon, an injured 29yr old RB.

I don’t necessarily know if that is true. That is a TON to have in a back even if healthy especially since you have another dude ready to be the torch carrier. Marks made Mixon not needed.

 

[Pkrjones]

You said they would have kept him. Is that opinion or fact. Asking for a friend

I, like most here, have ZERO inside information so tell "your friend" it's strictly opinion.

 

[OldSchool101]

That’s a good comparison

Anyone think Mixon might be worth a shot like Jones. Freak foot injury last season. Texans let him go. He is around the same age as Jones.

Those 2 are actually closer comparatively. Jones has a better Rush avg historically. Mixon has 2 PB visits to Aarons 1. Both have similar mileage I think Aaron has an extra year but still relatively similar.

If I can get Jones back for ~$3M on a 1yr I just think he deserves that. Jones is also crafty in the Redzone. But both are effective in the Passing game overall. I do understand sometimes we’ve ridden that Pony, but Jones being RB2 would keep his legs fresh. Then Brooks as RB3 that’s a strong group.

 

[milani]

Mixon missed the entire '25 season with an offseason "freak accident" foot injury. He had a cap hit of $9.4mil with Houston so was cut. IF he was expected back in good health they would've kept him as their RB1B (with Marks as RB1A). Solid PASS on Mixon, an injured 29yr old RB.

Thinking maybe a one year term.

 

[Heyjoe4]

Mixon missed the entire '25 season with an offseason "freak accident" foot injury. He had a cap hit of $9.4mil with Houston so was cut. IF he was expected back in good health they would've kept him as their RB1B (with Marks as RB1A). Solid PASS on Mixon, an injured 29yr old RB.

Thanks for the intel Pkr.

 

[Heyjoe4]

Thinking maybe a one year term.

The Packers medical team can take a look at him. If the injury was a one-off, he's worth a look.

 

[milani]

The Packers medical team can take a look at him. If the injury was a one-off, he's worth a look.

It cannot hurt. He is a very elusive back when healthy and comes off the ball quickly. He has been injured a few times. But let us take a look. Aaron Jones is around the same age and has been beat up while in Minny.

 

[Heyjoe4]

It cannot hurt. He is a very elusive back when healthy and comes off the ball quickly. He has been injured a few times. But let us take a look. Aaron Jones is around the same age and has been beat up while in Minny.

I'd be ok with either Mixon or Jones as a one-year plug at RB. They are both good enough (when healthy) to tyake meaningful snaps and ease the load on Jacobs.