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Green Bay Packers: Five first round options in 2016 NFL Draft

By Freddie Boston

Oct 17, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reggie Ragland (19) reacts after a play during the third quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. The Crimson Tide defeated the Aggies 41-23. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reggie Ragland (19) reacts after a play during the third quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. The Crimson Tide defeated the Aggies 41-23. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jarran Reed (90) reacts during the second quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jarran Reed (90) reacts during the second quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

DT Jarran Reed, Alabama

If you’re in need of defensive linemen, this is the draft class for you. With so many talented options this year, a player like Jarran Reed could fall onto the Packers’ lap at No. 27. Reed is an excellent run defender who could help stuff opponent’s ground game from day one.

The Packers’ Achilles heel on defense in recent years has been its leaky run defense. Getting after the passer was no problem in 2015: Green Bay was tied for No. 7 in the league in sacks with 43. But becoming a force stopping the run will help take the defense from good to elite.

Mike Daniels is a star on the defensive line, and adding another big talent would potentially make the front three one of the best in the NFL. Reed could play 5-technique for Green Bay, shifting Letroy Guion to nose tackle. Mike Pennel also has the potential to play at nose, and he could battle for the starting job when he returns from a four-game suspension.

With Reed, Guion and Daniels on the line, the Packers would be more imposing against the run. Add in a strong inside linebacker and the defense would be greatly improved.

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