2011 NFL Mock Draft: Green Bay Packers 7-Round Mock Draft

Last season's Super Bowl victor wasn't just a team who finished strong late like many in years past.

The Green Bay Packers were without a doubt the most talented team in the NFL.

With that comes a very easy offseason for Mike McCarthy and the Green Bay front office. With virtually no real holes on the roster, they can focus this upcoming weekend on finding the best available player at each draft spot.

Sure, they have a few weaknesses, but so did the Packers of the '60s, the Pittsburgh Steelers of the '70s, the San Francisco 49ers of the '80s, the Dallas Cowboys of the '90s and the New England Patriots of the 2000s.  

Yeah, I just made that comparison.  

If the Packers continue to improve through the 2011 NFL Draft and beyond, Aaron Rodgers could lead this squad into being the next team of the decade.

Here a seven-round 2011 Green Bay Packers mock draft: 

Round 1: Brooks Reed (OLB, Arizona)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 05: Defensive end Brooks Reed #42 of the Arizona Wildcats celebrates after stopping the USC Trojans on the final play on December 5, 2009 at the Los Angeles Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. Arizona won 21-17. (Photo by Ste

Unless the Packers get an outside linebacker in the first, they might as well not draft one at all.  

They have capable bodies at the position in Frank Zombo, Eric Walden and Brad Jones. None are outstanding, but no rookie outside of a first-round pick in this draft would be able to win a starting job.

Brooks Reed falls to Green Bay's spot in this mock and he's too good to pass up. At the NFL Combine, he ran the 10-yard split in 1.54 seconds, only 0.05 seconds behind Clay Matthews' time.

He's explosive off the edge and possesses an incredible motor. Reed is one of the few, if not the only backer who would available to the Packers and be able to make an impact in his first year.

Round 2: Danny Watkins (G, Baylor)

Guard Daryn Colledge is a free agent. The Packers have possible replacements which include T.J. Lang, but they could do better if someone talented falls to them in the first few rounds.

That someone could be Danny Watkins. He is talented enough to go early in the second round, or maybe even the bottom of the first.

He's very strong and is as tough as they come. The problem: he'll already be 27 this upcoming November.

Only a contender will use an early draft pick on Watkins. The Packers are one of the handful of teams who are in that discussion.

Round 3: DeMarco Murray (HB, Oklahoma)

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DALLAS - OCTOBER 02: Running back Demarco Murray #7 of the Oklahoma Sooners runs for a touchdown against the Texas Longhorns in the first quarter at the Cotton Bowl on October 2, 2010 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Running back isn't that much of a weakness, but it's not like Aaron Rodgers wouldn't love a playmaking third-down back.

James Starks has the starting running back spot wrapped up, and Ryan Grant, if healthy, would be effective splitting carries. Neither player is much of a receiving threat though.

DeMarco Murray could add yet another element to an elite Packers offense.

While Starks and Grant specialize in running between the tackles, Murray could bounce it outside and catch balls in the passing game.  

He had 71 receptions for almost 600 yards and five touchdowns through the air last season at Oklahoma. Murray has the speed to do the same thing in the pros as he ran a 4.38 in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine.

Murray could fall to the Packers because of Taiwan Jones' rise up draft boards. They're both third-down back prospects.

Round 4: Austin Pettis (WR, Boise St.)

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SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 23: Wide Receiver Austin Pettis #87 of Boise State Broncos makes a diving catch against Cornerback Rafael Priest #10 of the TCU Horned Frogs during Frogs' 17-16 during Frogs' 17-16 win over the Broncos in the San Diego County Cre

Again, this pick doesn't necessarily address a need, but the Packers have the luxury to select the best player available pretty much all draft weekend.

Donald Driver is 36 years old.  He's still an effective No. 2 wide receiver, but that won't last much longer.

After he retires, Jordy Nelson is probably good enough to step in and start, but the same can't be said for Brett Swain.

There will be many small, explosive wide receivers taken the second day, causing Austin Pettis to fall. Pettis isn't going to burn anyone deep with his 4.56 40 time, but he's big at 6'3", 209 pounds and has great hands.

He's not a great athlete, but his route running ability and ball skills should translate into Pettis being a very solid slot receiver in the NFL.

Round 4: Jason Pinkston (OT, Pittsburgh)

Offensive tackle Chad Clifton will be 35 years old in June. The Packers will eventually have to find his replacement.

Bryan Bulaga will be able to move over to left tackle. Jason Pinkston could develop into a solid right tackle.

The 6'3", 317-pound Pinkston is talented enough to go in the second round.  His past knee injury will most likely cause teams to shy away until the third day of the draft.

Round 5: Lawrence Guy (DE, Arizona St.)

Cullen Jenkins is a free agent, and Johnny Jolly is on probation after being arrested for codeine possession. 

The Packers could use some bodies on the defensive line.

Lawrence Guy is the top Day 3 prospect in a very thin 3-4 defensive end class. He's 6'5", 305 pounds and can run a 5-flat 40-yard-dash time.

He's another guy who has a great motor. He's raw, but he has the potential to become a starting defensive end.

Round 6: Chykie Brown (CB, Texas)

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WACO, TX - NOVEMBER 14: Cornerback Chykie Brown #8 of the Texas Longhorns celebrates in the first half against the Baylor Bears on November 14, 2009 at Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco, Texas. The Longhorns beat the Bears 47-14. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Ge

Charles Woodson can't play forever. He'll be 35 this October.

They're set at the starting spot opposite of Tramon Williams because Sam Shields is talented enough to step up. Their depth could afford to be upgraded though.

Chykie Brown is a phenomenal athlete. He's a 5'11", 190-pound corner with 4.4 speed and a 39-inch vertical.

He has the physical tools to be a star, but he's about as raw of a prospect as you're going to find.

Still, it's not like the Packers coaching staff hasn't taken no-name defensive backs and turned them into studs before. Tramon Williams and Sam Shields went undrafted—look at them now.

Would you doubt they could successfully develop yet another late-round corner? 

Round 7: David Carter (DE, UCLA)

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PASADENA, CA - OCTOBER 02: Andrew Abbott #26 of the UCLA Bruins jumps onto the shoulders of teammate David Carter #85 after Carter's sack of Washington State quarterback Jeff Tuel during the fourth quarter at the Rose Bowl on October 2, 2010 in Pasadena

If the worst possible scenario occurs for the Packers' two defensive ends, they could use more than one body on the defensive line.

David Carter is big at 6'5", 297 pounds, but he has to gain strength. He isn't the best against the run, but he's a good athlete for a man his size.

In Dom Capers' defense, Carter can develop into a solid situational pass rusher.

Round 7: Shaky Smithson (WR, Utah)

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EUGENE, OR - SEPTEMBER 19: Shaky Smithson #1 of the Utah Utes heads upfield as he runs back a kick in the 1st quarter of the game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium on September 19, 2009 in Eugene, Oregon. Oregon won the game 31-24. (Photo by Stev

The Packers don't have a true return ace on their squad right now.

On that note, meet Shaky Smithson.

Smithson has visited the Packers this offseason. He led the nation in punt return yards this past season for Utah.  

He doesn't have blazing speed, but you can make an educated guess by his name that he's very elusive.

Smithson won't kick return in the NFL, but he'll be able to swing momentum to the Packers' offense with explosive punt returns.

David Daniels is an NFL Featured Columnist at Bleacher Report and a Syndicated Writer. Follow him on Twitter.