12. Green Bay Packers – Jimmy Garoppolo, QB
Garoppolo would be a fascinating case study if a draft like this ever actually took place. In theory, he has all of the promise in the world, but because he got hurt in 2018, he’s never actually been a starter for a full season. However, the Packers have to trust him enough to take him 12th overall, much like the 49ers put their faith in him by offering him a contract worth $137.5 million.
He’ll be 28 by the end of the 2019 season, so his age is starting to work against him just a little bit, much like Wilson and Carr. On the other hand, like Rodgers, his body was spared a lot of hits while serving as a backup, so if he bounces back in 2019 and stays healthy, it’s not impossible to think that Garoppolo could be a top-5 or top-10 quarterback for the next decade.