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Green Bay Packers: Ten mid-round options in 2016 NFL Draft

By Freddie Boston

Nov 27, 2015; Bowling Green, KY, USA; Western Kentucky Hilltoppers tight end Tyler Higbee (82) carries the ball away from Marshall Thundering Herd safety Taj Letman (17) during the first half at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua Lindsey-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2015; Bowling Green, KY, USA; Western Kentucky Hilltoppers tight end Tyler Higbee (82) carries the ball away from Marshall Thundering Herd safety Taj Letman (17) during the first half at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua Lindsey-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 20, 2014; University Park, PA, USA; Massachusetts Minutemen wide receiver Tajae Sharpe (1) runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Massachusetts 48-7. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O
Sep 20, 2014; University Park, PA, USA; Massachusetts Minutemen wide receiver Tajae Sharpe (1) runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Massachusetts 48-7. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O /

WR Tajae Sharpe, Massachusetts

A lot of attention is on first round prospects such as Laquon Treadwell, Corey Coleman and Josh Doctson. I would love to see Coleman in Green Bay, although I understand the chances of it happening are slim. But that’s not to say the Packers should avoid the wide receiver position later on. Far from it.

On day two or three, Massachusetts wideout Tajae Sharpe could come into play. Sharpe has good height at 6-foot-2 and is an excellent route-runner. He has the hands and athleticism to become a key piece to the offensive puzzle.

A key for Sharpe is to fill out his frame; he is currently 194 pounds. Bulking up and adding strength might take a bit of time and could hurt his year one production, but he’s the kind of player that could grow into an increased role in year two or three. With depth at the position, Sharpe wouldn’t be asked to do too much as a rookie.

The potential is certainly there, and he’s a player that would be a great fit in Green Bay. Sharpe can line up in the slot to create some size mismatches, but also has the height and athleticism to play outside the numbers.

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