2012 NFL Draft: 5 QBs Who Green Bay Packers Can Use to Replace Matt Flynn

The Green Bay Packers have their star quarterback in Aaron Rodgers but will be looking to add a backup quarterback to the roster after Matt Flynn left for Seattle.

Currently the Packers backup' is free-agent pickup Graham Harrell. Green Bay should be looking for more depth in their roster at quarterback in the upcoming draft.

The Packers have needs on defense that will be addressed first in the draft. This means that QBs like Kirk Cousins or Brandon Weeden will be most likely taken already. Finding a quarterback in the late rounds to back up Rodgers can help keep the Packers in playoff contention.

Let's take a look at who the Packers can draft to replace Flynn as the team's backup.

Russell Wilson

Russell Wilson transferred from North Carolina State to Wisconsin for his senior year, and he did not disappoint. He finished with 33 touchdowns to just four interceptions.

He also had a big jump in his completion percentage with a career high of 72 percent. His previous career high was 59 percent during his sophomore season. This big jump may have been due to the better protection he had at Wisconsin.

The Packers have a solid offensive line that would help Wilson as a quarterback if his services were needed.

Wilson is only 5'11", which hurts his chances of becoming a starter in the league, as most teams prefer a quarterback who is at least 6'2". However, Wilson can be a great backup for any team in the league, and the Packers should take him if he is available in the later rounds.

He is a very accurate passer who makes good decisions on the field. Wilson is also like Rodgers in the sense of throwing great on the run. He is a mobile quarterback who is good at escaping pressure.

If the Packers have solved their major issues on defense in the first three rounds, they should consider taking Wilson in the fourth round if he is still available.

Nick Foles

Nick Foles has the size to be an NFL quarterback. He stands at 6'5" and weighs 240 lbs. However, he lacks the qualities to be a great quarterback in the league.

He does belong in the NFL because of his intelligence and ball placement. He has an above-average arm and is extremely accurate with short passes. At Arizona he ran the spread offense, which features many short throws across the middle. He is great at making throws in the right place to get his receivers plenty of space to run.

Foles also makes very few mistakes and has a very high football IQ. He will not turn the ball over much, which is what coaches want from their backups.

At best, Foles will be a third-round pick, which will be too early for the Packers to be picking a backup quarterback as they have other needs. If Foles drops to the fourth found, he will most likely be the best player on the board, and the Packers should take him.

Case Keenum

Case Keenum had a record-breaking career at Houston. During his senior year, he had 48 touchdowns to just five interceptions. For his career, he had 155 touchdowns and 46 interceptions.

However, his staggering numbers are not enough to make him a top quarterback in this year's draft.

Keenum lacks arm strength to be a starter in the league. Combine that with his awkward throwing motion, and you have the recipe for a backup quarterback.

He does have potential and can be a very valuable backup after some adjustments to his game. Keenum already has great footwork and is great at moving around the pocket to avoid defenders. His accuracy is above average, and he usually places the ball where it needs to be.

He rarely turns the ball over and has proven to be a leader of a team. A nice pick for the Packers very late in the draft if no quarterback has been selected.

Kellen Moore

Kellen Moore had a great career at Boise Sate but was never considered to be a potential starter in the NFL during his collegiate career.

His lack of an arm is his biggest weakness in making a transition to the NFL.

Moore makes up for a weak arm with what's in his head. He is a very smart, tactical player. He knows the right play to make, whether it's what receiver to throw to or taking a sack when needed.

His style of play is a great fit for the Packers' short to intermediate passing game. Moore is good at throwing quick slants over the middle along with nice touch passes to the sidelines.

If he is ever needed, the vertical game may be hindered, but he can move the chains well with the players he has around him. The Packers' receivers are great at creating separation, and Moore will put the ball where it needs to go.

Chandler Harnish

Chandler Harnish, out of Northern Illinois, is projected to be a late-round draft pick. He has the potential to be the biggest sleeper in this year's draft.

Harnish is a very good decision maker, which was shown by his performance during his senior season where he only threw five interceptions. His accuracy is excellent across the middle but is inconsistent on his deep throws.

Also, he is very gifted athlete. He ran for 1,382 yards last season, averaging 7.5 yards per carry. A great open-field runner, Harnish has great moves to avoid defenders and break tackles. He uses his athleticism to help with other flaws in his game.

Harnish has the great ability of baiting defenders into breaking away from their receivers because they think he is going to run. This helps Harnish with his deep throws as they do not need to be perfect with the separation that has been created.

Harnish needs some development to his game to become a great player. With Rodgers as the obvious starting quarterback, the Packers can develop the Northern Illinois quarterback into a standout backup in the league.

His footwork and his mechanics need improvement, but he will have time to fix that while watching Rodgers lead the Packers.