Packers See 21-Touchdown Wide Receiver With Direct Ties To Jordan Love Become Available (Report)

   

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The Green Bay Packers know that the wide receiver position is a point of emphasis this off-season.  That became evident by the end of the 2024 season with drops and injuries highlighting the position.  It was confirmed when Green Bay signed three-time Super Bowl champion Mecole Hardman to a one-year deal earlier this week.

However, there is another wide receiver who has direct ties to quarterback Jordan Love who could be a perfect fit.

Breaking: Packers See 21-Touchdown Wide Receiver With Direct Ties To Jordan Love Become Available (Report)

Oct 13, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) drops back to pass during the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Oct 13, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) drops back to pass during the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

While the Packers had a solid overall record, they never quite reached the elite level of the NFC. Against the Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions, and Minnesota Vikings, the Packers went 0-6 and were lacking a dominant outside receiver. That could change soon:

The Packers are predicted to select Jalen Royals as the 87th overall pick.

“The Packers’ wide receiver situation is an odd one because what they really need is a No. 1 receiver,” PFSN Ben Rolfe states in his scouting report. “The issue is that when they are on the board in Round 1, there is likely no clear-cut No. 1 available that they would feel confident about. Therefore, they may need to look at a Day 2 project with the upside to be a No. 1.

“Jalen Royals fits that bill nicely. He has the speed to stretch a defense and has proven he can win in contested catch situations. He is also a threat after the catch, and that means Royals is a Round 3 project pick that could be the developmental piece this offense needs over the next couple of years.”

How does Royals have ties to Jordan Love?  They are alumni of the exact same college:

Sep 30, 2023; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; Utah State Aggies wide receiver Jalen Royals (1) runs the ball for a touchdown against the UConn Huskies in the second half at Rentschler Field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports Packers
Sep 30, 2023; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; Utah State Aggies wide receiver Jalen Royals (1) runs the ball for a touchdown against the UConn Huskies in the second half at Rentschler Field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Here is a look at Royal’s college stats:

  Receiving Rushing Scrimmage  
Season Team Conf Class Pos G Rec Yds Y/R TD Y/G Att Yds Y/A TD Y/G Plays Yds Avg TD Awards
2022* Utah State MWC SO WR 12 0 0   0 0.0 0 0   0 0.0 0 0   0  
2023* Utah State MWC JR WR 13 71 1080 15.2 15 83.1 0 0   0 0.0 71 1080 15.2 15  
2024 Utah State MWC SR WR 7 55 834 15.2 6 119.1 1 3 3.0 0 0.4 56 837 14.9 6  
Career   32 126 1914 15.2 21 59.8 1 3 3.0 0 0.1 127 1917 15.1 21  
Aug 30, 2019; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Utah State Aggies quarterback Jordan Love (10) looks to pass the ball during the third quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 30, 2019; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Utah State Aggies quarterback Jordan Love (10) looks to pass the ball during the third quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports