When it comes to the 2019 NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers are in an incredibly strong position. For one, the team owns three of the top-44 picks and what makes that even better is that none of those picks need to be used on a quarterback.

The Packers, despite their 6-9-1 record and 13 wins over the last two seasons, aren't a massive rebuilding project. Sure, lots of changes have been made but the Packers still have Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams, David Bakhtiari, Bryan Bulaga, a pair of solid backs and an aging Jimmy Graham, as well as young up-and-comers at wide receiver. 

There is talent there and some talent on defense too. They key is finding more impact players on both sides of the ball. Whether that comes at linebacker, receiver, running back, defenisve tackle -- wherever.

It doesn't matter per se what position the guy plays as long as he becomes one of the best players on the team. That's what the Packers need out of the 12th pick of the NFL draft, especially since is their highest selection since 2009.

During that draft, Ted Thompson hit on B.J. Raji, Clay Matthews and T. J. Lang. Soon after, each would help the team win a Super Bowl and all three were fixtures in the lineup.

Three starters in any draft is good, but three of that quality is rare. Not to mention getting a guy like Brad Jones. Injuries robbed Raji of a lot but in 2010, he was dominant. Matthews was an All-Pro.

The immedidate impact of those players helped transform the Packers defense and less than two years after making that pair of first-round picks, the Packers were Super Bowl champions.

The odds are long of that happening again, but history could repeat itself. The key is getting Aaron Rodgers right and then the next thing, is being right on these three criticial draft picks.

The Packers should be able to get three quality football players with those selections and if they nab three starters like they did in 2009, all three of which were eventually Pro Bowlers, then the turnaround doesn't have to take so long.

And when looking at those picks, it came across my mind that three Michigan football players seem to fit perfeclty in Green Bay with three chances to realistically take one of them.

I am not suggesting all three come to the Packers. That just seems foolish and improbable. However, Rashan Gary, Devin Bush and Chase Winovich all fit in Green Bay in their own way and here's a breakdown of why the Packers should draft them and at what pick they could go.

Rashan Gary, DE - 

When it comes to Gary, it doesn't really matter who you talk to, the 6-foot-5, 300 pound defensive end is a top-10 pick and he should be. 

The biggets knock against him is a lack of college production. The former No. 1 overall recruit had 10.5 career sacks and earned All-Big Ten honors as a sophomore and junior.

While he didn't get as many sacks as you might expect from a guy that big, who runs the 40-yard dash is 4.58, but he was constantly being double and triple teamed and sometimes in colleges, spread offenses make sacks harder to come by.

In terms of run defense, he's elite and he would have no trouble being a force in the run game right away. With the Packers, he could fit in a lot of ways. 

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Defensive coordinator Mike Pettine likes to use multiple fronts and Gary can play 3-4 defensive end, 4-3 defensive end and even defensive tackle. He's not really a nose but in pass rush situatuoins, he can play inside.

Maybe my best comparsions is that he has the athleticism of Julius Peppers in the body of Michael Strahan. In the right scheme, with the right coaches, he will be a building block.

His stats may never be eye-popping but if he somehow fell to the Packers at 12, they shouldn't hesitate to select him. A front with Kenny Clary, Mike Daniels and Rashan Gary would be fightening. It would also give the Packers the long-term flexibility to play an odd or even front. And on top of all that, Green Bay would get one of the best pass rushers in the draft. 

It probably won't happen because I doubt he falls that far, but it he does, thank your lucky stars because he would be ideal as a Green Bay Packer.

Devin Bush -- 

When it comes to Gary, being able to select him is either going to require a slide or dip in his draft stock or the Packers to trade up. 

However, when it comes to another Michigan defender, Devin Bush, the Packers could likely draft him at 12 or potentially at 30 if things go their way.

With the development of Blake Martinez the past two seasons, the need at inside linebacker might not seem as great. But as good as Martinez has been, there is a gaping hole next to him and Green Bay desperately needs an athletic, three-down linebacker.

Bush is slightly undersized at 5-foot-11, 228 pounds, yet he made up for it by running a 4.43 in the 40. He was Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year last season and finished with career with `172 spots, 18.5 TFL, 10 sacks and 11 pass breakups.

Devin Bush:

8 games 
49 tackles 
7 tackles for loss 
4.5 sacks 

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The early entrant is physical in the run game and will be able to help shore up the run defense. He also doesn't need to come off the field. He can cover backs and tight ends, even receivers in zone, even if that's out of his comfort zone a little.

Bush is also a guy that could play a 4-3 or a 3-4. He is also tremendous pressuring the quarterback with all 10 of those sacks coming the last two seasons. And there is no doubt, tackling has been a weakness in Green Bay for years and Bush could shore that up. He also would bring an attitude of toughness to the Packers. No. 12 is probably too early but if he falls to No, 30 -- he's a no-brainder. He's also someone to consider trading up for. 

Chase Winovich --

Some Packers followers might not see pass rush as a huge need after signing Zadarius Smith and Preston Smith in free ageny. But I'd caution people that free agents don't always work out like they are supposed to.

The Smiths could come to Green Bay and post between 15-20 sacks. I hope that happens. It could transform the defense, along with Kyler Fackrell into a top-10 unit, one that could help win the NFC North.

Aaron Rodgers getting back to form and a top-10 defense is probably what this team needs to be a legit playoff contender and to guard against not enough pass rush, Chase Winovich could be a solid second-round option.

Winovich is a 6-foot-3, 255-pound defensive end/outside linebacker that has a constant motor and finished his Michigan career with 43 tackles for loss and 18.5 sacks. 

At one point, Winovich played tight end and linebacker, so his 4.59 time in the 40 shouldn't surprise anyone. He may not be quite as athletic as Clay Matthews but he's close and he feels like a perfect fit for the Packers.

Even if both Smiths work out and Fackrell has another good year, can Green Bay afford to pay Fackrell that kind of money he might want? 

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That's a good question, but if Winovich could develop into a productive edge rusher with starting potential, Fackrell could walk if the price tag got too high.

Among pure edge rushers, Winovich is one of the best in this draft and he seems like he could easily be had at the 44th pick. 

On top of his pash rush skills though, he's exceptional against the run and would have no issue setting the edge as a 3-4 OLB or a 4-3 end, even if he's on the light side.

Again, Winovich is a versatile defender that can do multiple things. He can defend the run, pressure the quarterback, play with his hand down and also stand up as a linebacker.

Some analysts have him projected to round 3. Yet, with his pass-rush skills and motor to succeed, I see him as a top-50 player and at No. 44, the Packers could do a lot worse.