When it comes to the NFL Draft, the Reese's Senior Bowl is one of the best evaluation tools. And the Green Bay Packers have certainly made good use of it in recent memory. Last year, Brian Gutekunst selected Jayden Reed, Luke Musgrave, Dontavyion Wicks, and Karl Brooks, who were all standouts at the Senior Bowl and then key contributors in their rookie season.

Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Devonte Wyatt, and Kingsley Enagbare made a splash down in Mobile, AL, in 2022 before carving out roles on the Packers roster.

It's safe to say, that when prospects make plays at the most premiere college all-star game, the Packers front office takes notice.

This year's Senior Bowl group is full of early-round talent and mid-round gems. While plenty of quarterbacks and receivers have made a splash in the first two days of practice, this post will focus on the standout players in positions of need for the Packers, starting with the big men up front.

OL/DL: Trench Battles Steal the Show

This is one of the deepest offensive line classes in years, and this has been evident down in Mobile this week.

Oregon center Jackson Powers-Johnson is an absolute stud. He was stellar in one-on-ones, stonewalling several defenders on Day 1, as well as looking terrific in both the run and passing game during the team period. He also took reps at right guard and right tackle without a hiccup.

He is clearly the top center in the draft class, but his ability to play multiple positions on the line and his unique combination of size (6-3, 334) and athleticism would make him a stout guard in the NFL. He is a bit heavier than the typical Packers offensive line prototype, but he may be tempting for Green Bay to take if he's still on the board in the second round.

He's a position versatile mauler. Enough said.

Another former PAC 12 offensive lineman stood out on Day 1. Oregon State's Taliese Fuaga is a potential first-round tackle, and he dominated in one-on-ones on Tuesday. He was the only lineman that consistently won against Laiatu Latu.

While at measuring in at 6-foot-6 and 332 pounds, Fuaga is a bit heavier than what the Packers traditional draft, but the former Beaver tackle shows quick feet and a strong base, which allows him to stay square, even against speedier pass rushers. He is already one of the best tackles in the draft class, but he could be an elite guard at the next level. He would certainly bring some physicality to the Packers offensive line, especially as a run blocker.

While he's getting some mid-first round buzz, he would be a tremendous pickup with the 25th overall pick. Green Bay could use a tone setter, like Fuaga, to bolster their running game.

Tackles Taylor Guyton, Javon Foster, and Christian Jones had terrific first days at the Senior Bowl, but their performances on Wednesday were a bit inconsistent, tainting their strong start. UConn guard Christian Haynes is a guy to keep an eye on. After a tough first practice, he rebounded on Day 2 and was one of the best interior offensive linemen in one-on-one drills. He didn't lose a rep on Wednesday, and he played with a little extra nastiness that is great to see.

While the offensive line has dominated the Senior Bowl so far, there have been a few defensive line and edge rushers who have flashed some pass rush ability.

While many are familiar with UCLA's Laiatu Latu, who has showcased his speed off the edge, it's been Missouri's Darius Robinson who has been the most impressive trench player in the first two days. He has dominated the American team practices, showing strong hands and burst off the line of scrimmage. He has also lined up at defensive end and inside as a three-technique, showcasing his versatility, while winning with an array of pass rush moves.

The 6-foot-5, 286-pound defensive lineman would be an exciting chess piece for the Packers new defense under coordinator Jeff Hafley, and the buzz right now in the draft community is that Robinson projects to be a late Day 2 or early Day 3 selection.

Baylor's Gabe Hall (6-6, 298) and Florida State's Braden Fiske (6-4, 295) are two other athletic interior defensive linemen who have also started hot, showing dynamic pass rush ability in one-on-ones.

Plenty of Options at Defensive Back in this Class

The defensive back group is one of the deepest positions in the draft class, and more names continue to emerge at the Senior Bowl. While top cornerbacks Nate Wiggins, Cooper DeJean, Terrion Arnold, and Kool-Aid McKinstry aren't in Mobile, Quinyon Mitchell is a name to circle. The Toledo corner is a rising star, and that has been evident in the first two days of practice. If there have been any concerns about the level of competition he has played against, those questions should be quelled.

Mitchell has challenged every receiver he's faced in one-on-ones, including Day 1 standouts, Roman Wilson and Brendan Rice. Mitchell is physical and can excel in press man or dropping in zone. He also plays the ball very well. He made an eye-popping over-the-shoulder interception on Wednesday, snatching a deep ball away from Rice down the seam. The Toledo product has also lined up both in the slot and on the perimeter and looked great in both roles.

Mitchell should be in the conversation as a first-round player, and he would be a steal for the Packers if he's still on the board at pick 25.

Miami safety Kamren Kinchens has also had a great week so far, and he's proving why many consider him to be the best safety in the draft. He's a versatile defensive back who has looked good lining up over the slot, helping in run support, or playing deep as a single-high safety. Packers fans should be ecstatic if the former Hurricane landed with Green Bay.

At 6-foot-3 and 204 pounds, Cam Hart from Notre Dame is a tall perimeter corner who has been physical and disruptive in press. He fits well with what the Packers look for in their defensive backs. Nickel corners Kris Abrams-Draine and D.J. James are smaller but have looked terrific in coverage and have made several pass breakups.

Can the Packers Find a True MIKE Linebacker?

Whether the Packers become a 4-3 scheme under new coordinator Jeff Hafley or they remain an odd front, Green Bay needs more bodies at the off-ball linebacker position, especially if they cut ties with veteran De'Vondre Campbell this offseason.

While the 2024 inside linebacker class lacks star power, there are several options if Green Bay is looking for a field general to pair with Quay Walker in the middle of their defense. NC State's Payton Wilson has had a really strong week, looking fantastic in coverage and very active against the run. He's an athletic 6-foot-4, 234-pound linebacker who has the intelligence and acumen to run a defense at the next level.

He has some of the most impressive college film of any linebacker in this class, but he might be available in the draft late on Day 2 because of his age and injury history. He will turn 24 in April, and he suffered two ACL tears in college. He comes with some risk, but he is proving in Mobile that when healthy he is a dynamic second-level defender.

Notre Dame's JD Bertrand and Marist Liufau have both looked fantastic, as well. They move smoothly in space and quickly read and diagnose plays. They would be great options for the Packers in the third or fourth rounds of the draft.

Several Running Backs to Like in the Middle Rounds

Running back is not an immediate need for the Packers if they bring back Aaron Jones. However, they should develop depth and consider the future of the position. Fortunately, Green Bay will have no problem finding quality tailbacks on Day 3 of the draft.

USC's Marshawn Lloyd and Missouri's Cody Schrader are both productive college running backs who have showcased great hands in the passing game this week, as well as dynamic running ability. However, the real gem at the position might be Dylan Laube, the New Hampshire product.

He was a dynamic receiver out of the backfield in college, recording 68 receptions for 699 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior. There is even talk about him playing some slot receiver at the Senior Bowl. However, what has been pleasantly surprising about Laube's game in the first two days of practice is how good his vision is as a runner. He shows patience at the line of scrimmage, and he knows when to accelerate when the hole opens up. He also shows some shiftiness in the open field to make defenders miss.

He could be a real find for the Packers in the middle rounds of the draft and provide them with an immediate third-down tailback.

Kentucky's Ray Davis has also started strong. He runs hard and looks explosive carrying the rock. He's compact with a strong lower body, allowing him to run through contact, and he will be one to watch in the game on Saturday.

Under the Radar Prospect

One prospect very few people are talking about is former Oregon State safety Kitan Oladapo. He's a big physical safety who excels in run support and can play in the box. He's a consistent tackler in space, which would be a welcome quality in the Packers secondary.

He has also shown in Mobile the ability to stick with tight ends, tailbacks, and slot receivers in coverage. This is a nice attribute in a safety considering Green Bay struggled this past season defending the pass in the middle of the field.

If the Packers don't address safety early in the draft, a player like Oladapo could be a mid-round prospect who would help upgrade the position.