The Green Bay Packers were actively looking to trade backup quarterback Brett Hundley during the 2017 NFL draft, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.

A deal almost happened on Friday.

“The Packers dangled their backup quarterback on the trade market and came close to making a deal on the second day of the draft,” Demovsky wrote.

Obviously, no deal was completed. But Demovsky is certain the Packers will trade Hundley at some point over the next year, especially if the former UCLA star produces during the preseason this summer. His development is an interest-earning asset for the Packers.

“They believe they can get much more in return than the fifth-round pick they invested in him in 2015.”

The Packers were rumored to be interested in Notre Dame quarterback DeShone Kizer on Friday, but general manager Ted Thompson stayed put at No. 33 overall and took Washington cornerback Kevin King. While the reported interest was likely bluffed to drive interest in a trade up, it could have been legitimate if the Packers had an attractive deal lined up for Hundley.

Hundley has two years left on his rookie deal. He completed 2-of-10 passes for 17 yards and an interception in limited duty last season, but he has produced in the preseason. As a rookie, Hundley led all NFL quarterbacks with seven touchdown passes and a 129.6 passer rating during the 2015 exhibition schedule.

Another year of development under coach Mike McCarthy could have Hundley ready to make the jump from Aaron Rodgers’ backup to legitimate NFL starter.

At least one team was ready to find out during the draft if Hundley is starting caliber. Expect more to come calling over the next year or so.