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Green Bay Packers: Five players that exceeded expectations in 2015

By Freddie Boston

Jan 16, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Damarious Randall (23) celebrates with free safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (21) after intercepting a pass against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half in a NFC Divisional round playoff game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Damarious Randall (23) celebrates with free safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (21) after intercepting a pass against the Arizona Cardinals in the second half in a NFC Divisional round playoff game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 10, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (25) carries the ball as Green Bay Packers cornerback Quinten Rollins (24) tackles during the first half in a NFC Wild Card playoff football game at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (25) carries the ball as Green Bay Packers cornerback Quinten Rollins (24) tackles during the first half in a NFC Wild Card playoff football game at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Quinten Rollins

Selecting Randall was a surprise, but doubling up at cornerback was even more puzzling. But once again, Thompson hit his pick out the park.

Rollins finished his rookie campaign with two interceptions and a sack, with both picks taking place in the win over St. Louis in Week 5. It was Rollins’ finest display of the season. He returned one of the interceptions 45 yards for a touchdown and also recorded two pass defenses.

Rollins’ role grew as the season went on, and you could argue he was playing than first-rounder Randall at the backend of the year. The former basketball player became an instant hit on the Packers’ defense and looks to have an outstanding future.

While Sam Shields recovered from a concussion, Rollins spent time outside opposite Randall. Overall, it was a solid season for the rookie. He’s far from the finished article, but has sky-high potential in Dom Capers’ defense. Rollins did drop four potential interceptions.

The 2015 draft class was a strong one by Thompson. Randall and Rollins could form a strong 1-2 punch at cornerback over the coming seasons. It has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it?

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