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)

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: