2018 NFL Mock Draft: Impact of recent trades and signings

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 01: Notre Dame offensive lineman Quenton Nelson speaks to the media during NFL Combine press conferences at the Indiana Convention Center on March 1, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 01: Notre Dame offensive lineman Quenton Nelson speaks to the media during NFL Combine press conferences at the Indiana Convention Center on March 1, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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14. player. 49. . Offensive Tackle. Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Mike McGlinchey

After signing Muhammad Wilkerson, the Green Bay Packers can turn their attention to other areas of the game. Solidifying the pass-rush was a goal entering the offseason, and Green Bay has done exactly that from a pure talent perspective.

A cornerback would make sense here, but with both Josh Jackson and Denzel Ward off the board, Green Bay instead addresses the need for improved play from the offensive line,.

With Bryan Bulaga recovering from a torn ACL, the Packers need to plan for the possibility of him being unable to continue to play right tackle. He could thrive at guard, however, which would make this selection an even better all-around fit.

Mike McGlinchey doesn’t do anything flashy as an offensive lineman, but he’s a pure competitor who works tirelessly and would help create a healthier culture.

The main knock against McGlinchey is that he’s better on the right side than the left side, but that isn’t an issue here. He and David Bakhtiari could work opposite one another and form a tandem that would not only keep Aaron Rodgers healthy and upright, but improve the run game.

If the Packers ultimately decide that McGlinchey should be the player who shifts to guard, then he’d still be equipped to do so.