It's been nearly 10 years since the Packers pulled off a trade to move up in the first round of the NFL Draft, and it sounds like they might be interested in doing that again. 

 

According to NFL.com, the Packers are plotting to trade up from the 14th overall spot so they can land a "top-tier talent." If the move happens, it would mark the first time Green Bay has moved up in the first round of a draft since 2009, when they selected Clay Matthews with the 26th overall pick. Nine years ago, the Packers used the ninth overall pick on B.J. Raji, then traded back into the first round to grab Matthews after making a deal with the Patriots. 

 

After all, new general manager Brian Gutekunst, who took over for Ted Thompson in January, has already proven that he's willing to pull the trigger on a big move or two, if that's what needs to be done. In just three months on the job, Gutekunst has already made several splash signings, including Mo Wilkerson and Jimmy Graham. 

 

The other reason it wouldn't be shocking to see the Packers trade up is because they have the ammo to do it. The Packers have a total of 12 picks in this year's draft, which is more than any other team in the NFL. If Gutekunst wants to move up, he's got three fifth-round picks that he can use as trade bait. The Packers also have multiple picks in the fourth, sixth and seventh rounds. 

 

If the Packers are looking to move up, the speculation is that they'd be looking to take either a defensive back or a pass-rusher.