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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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Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Kenyan Drake (17) runs with the ball against the Clemson Tigers in the third quarter in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Kenyan Drake (17) runs with the ball against the Clemson Tigers in the third quarter in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

RB Kenyan Drake, Alabama

James Starks is a free agent, and there’s a chance the Packers move on. Finding a running back in the mid-rounds would make sense, and Kenyan Drake has the look of an interesting change-of-pace back. Drake isn’t an every-down back, but playing behind Eddie Lacy he wouldn’t need to be.

One of his biggest assets is the ability to catch the football. Drake can be lined up in the slot and can also be an effective weapon on screen passes. At 6-foot-1, 210 pounds, being used as a pass-catcher in the slot could give the Packers some favorable matchups.

His quick feet and elusive qualities would make him a fun player to watch. After getting worn down by Lacy’s bruising style, Drake could turn on the afterburners and pile up big chunks of yardage. He has great speed too, and was tied for third among running backs during the 40-yard dash at the combine.

Drake is expected to be selected on day three, which would very much bring Green Bay into play. Starks is an excellent No. 2 to Lacy, but if he doesn’t return, the Packers could opt for a different style back. Matching a quick change-of-pace back to complement Lacy’s power would be a match made in heaven.

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