Green Bay Packers 2015 NFL Draft: Breaking down the running back prospects
By Dan Dahlke
Michigan State Spartans running back Jeremy Langford (33) runs the ball against Baylor Bears linebacker Taylor Young (11). Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Packers’ Pick: Jeremy Langford (Rounds 4-5)
I’d be all for the Packers using a mid-round pick on a back like Langford. His ability to make plays out in space and receiver from the backfield would complement what they already have in their backfield.
Lacy and Starks are a formidable one-two punch, but Green Bay is still missing a true third-down back on their roster.
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They were hoping Jonathan Franklin or DuJuan Harris could fulfill this role in recent years, but that didn’t work out.
Langford would give them a scat-back who can roll out in the flat or be a safety net for quarterbacks on checkdowns.
Langford could also meet another need on Green Bay’s roster and become their kick returner. In the very least, he could compete with second-year players Jared Abbrederis and Jeff Janis for the job.