Green Bay Packers NFL Draft: Who will be available for Ted Thompson’s picks?

Nov 1, 2014; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Ramik Wilson (51) against the Florida Gators during the first half at EverBank Field. Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports photograph

The 3-4 linebackers (middle rounds)

The inside 3-4 linebackers who may still be available in the middle rounds, according to NFL.com are as follows:

Ramik Wilson, LB, Georgia (6-1 3/4, 237 pounds, 4.71 40)

Three-year starter. Productive and shows downhill traits to make impact tackles. Linear build with limbs to push his way around second-level linemen. Mirrors play and slides laterally with ease. Finished 2014 with the SEC’s highest tackle-quality grade amongst starting linebackers.  There are questions about how effective he can be in coverage. Doesn’t play with consistent physicality. Scouts worried about ability to “mirror and match” tight ends in coverage. Zone awareness needs work. [NFL.com]

Jeff Luc, ILB, Cincinnati (6-1, 256 pounds, 4.57 40)

Power­-lifter playing inside linebacker. Thick through his chest, waist and trunk. Has enough upper-body strength to torque blockers off of him. Adequate functional quickness. Plays with outstanding balance at contact and plays the game on his feet. Packs vicious wallop on ball carriers when he gets body moving. [NFL.com]

Jake Ryan, LB, Michigan (6-2, 240 pounds, 4.65 40)

Transitioned from outside to inside in 2014. Highly productive downhill tackler. Has burst to the ball. Gap-responsible and tackles through his targets. Possesses straight-line speed to chase from sideline to sideline. Second-effort worker. Good in zone coverage. Team captain. Known as a prolific film-eater who spent hours studying and learning offensive tendencies with defensive coordinator. [NFL.com]

Taiwan Jones, ILB, Michigan State (6-3, 245 pounds, 4.82 40)

Outstanding size and durability. Card-carrying tough guy with take-on traits. Looks to own the middle of the field. Happy to strike a heavy blow on offensive linemen drifting to second level. Play strength to redirect off a block and leverage gap. Heat-seeking missile as A-gap blitzer, jolting centers and/or running backs while inverting pocket. Wrap-up finisher with unexpected closing speed for his size. Well-respected leader. [NFL.com]

Other possibilities: Ben Heeney, ILB Kansas; Trey DePriest, ILB Alabama; Terrance Plummer, ILB, UCF.

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