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Green Bay Packers Draft: Pre-Combine Rankings for Positions of Need

By Dan Dahlke

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reggie Ragland (19) hits Ohio State Buckeyes running back Jalin Marshall (17). Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reggie Ragland (19) hits Ohio State Buckeyes running back Jalin Marshall (17). Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Need #5 – Offensive Tackle

Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Ronnie Stanley (78) prepares to block Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets linebacker Tyler Marcordes (35). RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports
Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Ronnie Stanley (78) prepares to block Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets linebacker Tyler Marcordes (35). RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports /

Top-10 OTs

  1. Laremy Tunsil, Ole Miss (6-5, 305)
  2. Ronnie Stanley, Notre Dame (6-6, 315)
  3. Taylor Decker, Ohio State (6-7, 315)
  4. Jason Spriggs, Indiana (6-6, 301)
  5. Jack Conklin, Michigan State (6-6, 318)
  6. Shon Coleman, Auburn (6-6, 313)
  7. Germain Ifedi, Texas A&M (6-6, 325)
  8. Le’Raven Clark, Texas Tech (6-6, 312)
  9. Jerald Hawkins, LSU (6-6, 305)
  10. Joseph Haeg, North Dakota State (6-6, 307)

The Breakdown: Offensive tackle may be the second deepest position after defensive line in this class. Tunsil and Stanley are potential Pro Bowl talents, who should start immediate as left tackles in the NFL.

My next two guys, Decker and Spriggs, are both really solid offensive linemen who should be off the board in the first round. Tackles like Conklin, Coleman, and Ifedi should also get first round considerations, but their best value may be on day two.

Even though he’s one of the more talented tackle prospects, Conklin’s game has some major inconsistencies, especially against the run. The former MSU Spartan needs to get stronger at the point of attack.

Clark and Haeg are two tackles steadily rising up draft boards. They’re both solid in pass protection and should offer great value in the second or third round.

Next: Need #6 - RB

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