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

By Freddie Boston

Nov 21, 2015; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah (38) reacts during the game against the Baylor Bears at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2015; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah (38) reacts during the game against the Baylor Bears at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 21, 2015; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah (38) reacts during the game against the Baylor Bears at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2015; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah (38) reacts during the game against the Baylor Bears at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports /

DE/OLB Emmanuel Ogbah, Oklahoma State

Another pass rusher that may grab the interest of the Packers is Emmanuel Ogbah out of Oklahoma State. Ogbah would fit as an outside linebacker in Dom Capers’ 3-4 and a defensive end in a 4-3.

There’s a lot to like about his game: Ogbah packs a punch, has a lot of power and can be a regular resident in opposing backfields. He can fight through contact and make plays.

Dane Brugler of CBSSports.com believes Ogbah still has work to do, but has plenty of potential:

"“Ogbah is still learning the complexities of the position and lacks elite explosiveness, but he’s a balanced athlete for his size and never shuts it down, exhibiting the effort needed to collapse the pocket. He will be a favorite in the building due to his work ethic and make-up.”"

It’s important to remember that teams don’t draft on what a player currently is, rather what he can become. Of course a first-round pick should be able to have an immediate impact, but Ogbah could do that in Green Bay. He isn’t a name often associated with the Packers, but he’s an intriguing prospect to consider.

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