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Green Bay Packers: Five running back targets in 2016 NFL Draft

By Freddie Boston

Nov 28, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins running back Paul Perkins (24) is tackled by Southern California Trojans linebacker Olajuwon Tucker (34) during an NCAA football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins running back Paul Perkins (24) is tackled by Southern California Trojans linebacker Olajuwon Tucker (34) during an NCAA football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 7, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back C.J. Prosise (20) runs the ball against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Notre Dame won 42-30. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back C.J. Prosise (20) runs the ball against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Notre Dame won 42-30. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

C.J. Prosise, Notre Dame

C.J. Prosise has good size and athleticism to become a strong running back in the NFL. He is a talented and willing runner between the tackles but also has experience as a receiver which can make him a versatile threat in the backfield for Green Bay. Of these five names, Prosise might have the most potential.

Prosise has good speed and agility and he is tough to bring down. Here’s what Dane Brugler of CBSSports.com had to say about Prosise:

"“A safety and wide receiver his first two seasons, Prosise proved to be a quick study at his new position in 2015, running with natural vision, feel and athleticism. Although he’s still developing his run tempo, pad level and instincts, especially between the tackles, Prosise has sharp cutting ability and ball-skills to impact the offense in several ways.”"

His experience as a running back isn’t deep which means he could require some development. This will hold back his draft stock and might put the Packers off completely. Still, the raw talent is there to become a solid complementary piece behind Lacy, and there’s a lot to like about Prosise’s game. His ceiling is high.

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