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Packers 2016 Draft: Roundtable mock draft second round

By Freddie Boston

Oct 17, 2015; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Jaylon Smith (9) reacts after making a tackle against the Southern California Trojans at Notre Dame Stadium. Notre Dame defeats Southern California 41-31. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2015; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Jaylon Smith (9) reacts after making a tackle against the Southern California Trojans at Notre Dame Stadium. Notre Dame defeats Southern California 41-31. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 18, 2014; Tempe, AZ, USA; Stanford Cardinal tight end Austin Hooper (84) is pursued by Arizona State Sun Devils linebacker Salamo Fiso (58) at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2014; Tempe, AZ, USA; Stanford Cardinal tight end Austin Hooper (84) is pursued by Arizona State Sun Devils linebacker Salamo Fiso (58) at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Ray Rivard: TE Austin Hooper, Stanford

Round 1: DT Vern0n Butler

The Green Bay Packers went out and signed tight end Jared Cook to a single-year contract, but that signing doesn’t come close to solving the issues the Packers face at the position. That’s why, if they can’t get Hunter Henry, the Packers should do their best to secure Hooper in the second round.

Here is what walterfootball.com has to say about Hooper: He had 34 receptions for 438 yards and six touchdowns on the year, but played better than the numbers illustrate. Hooper was a real receiving threat for Stanford and has some potential as a blocker. He uses his size well and has quickness down the seam. Hooper could be a receiving mismatch weapon in the NFL.

At 6-foot-3, 245 pounds, Hooper is not only a pass-catching tight end, but one with potential to fit in as a blocker – an important element in the Packers’ offensive scheme.

If the Packers are to select a legitimate tight end threat, then they need to do so in the first couple of rounds. If they can’t get Henry, Hooper could be the next best thing.

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