Clemson wide receiver Amari Rodgers caught the attention of Green Bay Packers fans when he picked his dream NFL scenario at the 2021 House of Athlete Scouting Combine Showcase. Away from the action, former NFL wideout Brandon Marshall asked Rodgers what his dream round and team would be.

“I’ll say second round to the Packers,” Rodgers said.

Rodgers’ comments made it hard not to imagine what his skillset would look like in Green Bay’s offense. He projects to be a starting level slot that can also be utilized on special teams. The Packers have lacked this type of player since Randall Cobb walked in free agency in 2019.

So, is Rodgers a good candidate to fill the void Cobb left behind? Well, at Clemson’s pro day, I got to ask him just that.

"I definitely see myself as a Randall Cobb-type of player being used in the slot, jet sweeps, and the return game as well,” he said.

Cobb amassed 470 receptions for 5,524 yards and 41 touchdowns in eight seasons in Green Bay. Cobb was named to his one and only Pro Bowl in 2014 and also served as a return specialist during his first few seasons.

As a second-round pick out of Kentucky, Cobb jumped onto the scene after he returned a kick-off 108-yards for a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in his first NFL game. He also returned two punts for touchdowns through his first two seasons.

Rodgers and Cobb have very similar playstyles and builds. Cobb stands 5-10, 192 lbs, while Rodgers measures at 5-9, 212 lbs.

In four years at Clemson, Rodgers totaled 181 receptions for 2,144 yards and 15 touchdowns. Rodgers also returned 68 punts for a total of 529 yards (7.8 avg) and one touchdown. As he transitions to the next level, Rodgers will likely fit best as a primary slot receiver where he can thrive in space and use his playmaking prowess after the catch.

However, besides playing the same position and having similar physiques, the similarities between Rodgers and Cobb don’t end there. At his pro day workout, Rodgers ran an unofficial 4.45 40-yard dash. At the 2011 NFL Combine, Cobb ran a 4.46. Rodgers and Cobb also logged the exact same vertical leap of 33.5-inches.

Since Cobb’s departure, Green Bay’s offense has lacked a true slot receiver. If they decide to select a wide receiver during this year’s draft, Rodgers makes a lot of sense. Matt LaFleur’s system might benefit from a more defined slot presence, and the Packers also need to think about the future of their wide receiver position seeing that no one is under contract beyond the 2021 season.

In the case that Rodgers were to end up in Green Bay, his role would likely be very similar to the one Cobb served for nearly a decade. Rodgers is aware that the Packers might be in search of a slot receiver during the draft after basically operating without one over the last two seasons.

If his dream scenario came true, Rodgers would be eager to have the chance to work with guys like Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers.

"Ever since Randall left, they haven't had a guy like that,” he said. Just being able to bring my game to that offense, it would be special just to see me work with a well-known player like Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers."

"I would love to learn from those guys."