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Green Bay Packers seven-round 2016 NFL mock draft

By Freddie Boston

Oct 29, 2015; Fort Worth, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Josh Doctson (9) runs with the ball during the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2015; Fort Worth, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Josh Doctson (9) runs with the ball during the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 30, 2016; Mobile, AL, USA; South squad offensive center Evan Boehm of Missouri (77) blocks North squad defensive tackle Vernon Butler of Louisiana Tech (93) in the first quarter of the Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2016; Mobile, AL, USA; South squad offensive center Evan Boehm of Missouri (77) blocks North squad defensive tackle Vernon Butler of Louisiana Tech (93) in the first quarter of the Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 1: DT Vernon Butler, Louisiana Tech

There are a few players I think would be perfect for the Packers in the first round. Tight end Hunter Henry could be exactly what the offense needs, but right now I’m leaning towards strengthening the defense with the first pick and focusing on offense in the later rounds.

Jarran Reed would make a lot of sense at No. 27 if he’s still available. If Reed is off the board, defensive tackle Vernon Butler would be a target. Butler is an excellent athlete who could help the Packers against the run. Unlike Reed, Butler also adds a ton of pass-rushing potential. Butler has drawn comparisons to the Jets’ Muhammad Wilkerson, which is extremely high praise.

The Louisiana Tech product can handle double teams and could become a force along the defensive line. Imagine pairing him with Mike Daniels. The Packers’ defensive line would suddenly look like one of the best in the league. With additions to inside linebacker later in the draft to allow Clay Matthews to move back outside, the entire front seven could be dominant in 2016 with a player like Butler added to the defensive line.

The Packers will have plenty of options at No. 27, and Butler would make a lot of sense.

Next: Round 2

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