The Green Bay Packers have been studying in preparation for the NFL Draft in 2024. The Packers have a ton of firepower to add some major talent with five picks in the first three rounds.

The majority of observers predict that the Packers will select linebacker, offensive tackle, and safety over the first three rounds. These are seen to be the Packers’ most pressing issues heading into 2024.

The general manager is still interested in a defensive back that the Packers decided not to bring in for a pre-draft visit.

General Manager of the Green Bay Packers, Brian Gutekunst Discusses a prospect the team didn’t Invite for a Visit October 21, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Cooper DeJean (3), a defensive back for the Iowa Hawkeyes, watches during the Minnesota Golden Gophers game at Kinnick Stadium. Required Credit: USA TODAY Sports/Jeff Becker

Matt Schneidman of The Athletic claims that:

Gutekunst on safety and Cooper DeJean’s playing corner:

“I believe he’s capable of both. That’s where I believe his versatility lies. He’s certainly a really skilled athlete, in my opinion. It’s amazing how well he can take the ball away. He is obviously a highly well-rounded player because he can also play on a team.

Will Cooper DeJean Be Available To The Packers?
Iowa; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; September 30, 2023 In the fourth quarter at Kinnick Stadium, Hawkeyes defensive back Cooper DeJean (3) scores a touchdown on a punt return against the Michigan State Spartans. Required Credit: USA TODAY Sports/Jeff Becker

The Packers signed Xavier McKinney in free agency to address their critical need at safety. Their defense, which ranked 10th in the NFL previous season, gave up 20.6 points per game. A good number of pass rushers are available for the Packers, in addition to Jaire Alexander at corner.

Nevertheless, before they begin to consider winning a title, their defense still needs to close a few gaps. Finding a different safety or defensive back to partner with McKinney is one of those necessities.

Malcom Jenkins was a defense-oriented Swiss army knife who played for the Philadelphia Eagles and New Orleans Saints.

Cooper DeJean has the potential to be that for the Packers. Malcolm was a safety, cornerback, and nickelback who could do it all. Like Malcolm, Cooper DeJean is a multi-positional performer.

Cooper, in my view, ought to be positioned somewhere between safety and nickel. With this addition, the Packers could possibly solve a variety of positional needs.

Cooper plays defense without ever leaving the field, just like Jenkins.