Jaire Alexander, a CB from Louisville, was selected at #18 by the Green Bay Packers. Green Bay traded down to #27, then back up to #18 from their original first-round draft spot of #14.
Green Bay had been linked to several defensive backs during the NFL Draft.
Twitchy and quick, Alexander is an instinctive cornerback with the ability to anticipate routes and the quickness to close on throws and make plays on the ball. He tape in 2017 was uneven due to issues with a sprained knee which could raise concerns over his durability considering his slender build. When healthy, he has the potential to become a second cornerback, but teams may view him as a full time nickel cornerback who is able to avoid the rigors of excessive run support.
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