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Following a disheartening loss to the Arizona Cardinals, the Green Bay Packers will head home for the rest of the postseason. The team was undermanned, but gave a valiant effort in defeat. While they were on the verge of making the NFC Championship Game, the Packers have a number of areas they need to shore up in the draft and free agency before they make another run next season. Here are five players they should target in the 2016 NFL Draft.
5. WR Josh Doctson, TCU
Credit: Getty Images5. WR Josh Doctson, TCU
While the Packers will get Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb back next year, Davante Adams struggled with drops all year long. Admittedly, Jeff Janis and Jared Abbrederis showed well in the Divisional playoff game, but they don't offer the sort of explosion that Doctson does. He's 6-foot-3 with strong hands and can run like the wind.
4. DT Austin Johnson, Penn State
Credit: Getty Images4. DT Austin Johnson, Penn State
B.J. Raji has been a nice player for the Packers over the years, but he's a free agent this coming offseason and he will be 29 years old for the 2016 season. Adding a guy like Johnson would give the Packers some fresh legs and a nose tackle who can stuff the run.
3. OLB Leonard Floyd, Georgia
Credit: Getty Images3. OLB Leonard Floyd, Georgia
Nick Perry is a free agent and Julius Peppers is getting up there in age. The Packers need a speedy guy who can put pressure on the quarterback off the edge. While Floyd will definitely need to bulk up a bit, he could be the answer to the Packers' pass-rushing deficiencies.
2. DE Shawn Oakman, Baylor
Credit: Getty Images2. DE Shawn Oakman, Baylor
The Packers run a 3-4 scheme, and Oakman would project well as a run-stopping defensive end at 6-foot-8, 280 pounds. At the same time, he has a quick first step and enough burst that he could help the Packers' pass rush as well.
1. OT Jack Conklin, Michigan State
Credit: Getty Images1. OT Jack Conklin, Michigan State
Although they were dealing with a number of injuries, the Packers' offensive line was the biggest reason why they struggled all season. Protecting Aaron Rodgers is the No. 1 key to the Packers being successful, so grabbing a left tackle like Conklin would be ideal.
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