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Green Bay Packers: Draft prospects to watch at 2016 NFL Scouting Combine

By Freddie Boston

Nov 22, 2014; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks tight end Hunter Henry (84) runs after a catch in the first half against the Ole Miss Rebels at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2014; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks tight end Hunter Henry (84) runs after a catch in the first half against the Ole Miss Rebels at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 31, 2015; Durham, NC, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Stacy Coley (3) runs past Duke Blue Devils safety Jeremy Cash (16) in their game at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2015; Durham, NC, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Stacy Coley (3) runs past Duke Blue Devils safety Jeremy Cash (16) in their game at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports /

Safeties

Morgan Burnett and Ha Ha Clinton-Dix have formed an excellent double team at safety for the Packers, and have turned a weakness into a strength on defense over the past couple of years.

With the Packers’ secondary looking strong entering 2016, Ted Thompson could look to add some depth at the safety position.

Jeremy Cash, Duke: Cash is one of the best safeties in the class. He would be able to help the Packers’ run defense out right away. Likely a first round selection, but could be considered by Green Bay if Thompson values him as the best player available. Might not make it to No. 27.

Justin Simmons, Boston College: Simmons is a versatile player who could play across the secondary. Would be a valuable selection on day two. Could be an excellent backup initially behind Burnett and Clinton-Dix, and could be used creatively to get him on the field.

Next: Possible roster cuts who could land in Green Bay

Miles Killebrew, Southern Utah: Killebrew is a strong tackler and who strikes fear into his opponents. Can help in run defense and would give the Packers plenty of depth at safety. A strong combine could fly him up draft boards and potentially make him and early day two selection.

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