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Packers 2016 Draft: Roundtable mock draft third round

By Freddie Boston

Oct 24, 2015; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs linebacker Beniquez Brown (42) celebrates after a turn over during the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Davis Wade Stadium. Mississippi State won 42-16. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2015; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs linebacker Beniquez Brown (42) celebrates after a turn over during the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Davis Wade Stadium. Mississippi State won 42-16. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 28, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Brigham Young Cougars defensive lineman Bronson Kaufusi participates in workout drills during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 28, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Brigham Young Cougars defensive lineman Bronson Kaufusi participates in workout drills during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Ralph Mancini: Bronson Kaufusi, BYU

Previous picks: DT Austin Johnson, ILB Deion Jones

The former BYU Cougar is a physically imposing 6-foot-7, 281-pound defender who can be used in a variety of ways. He has experience rushing off the edge as a standup linebacker along with two-gapping from a variety of positions along the defensive line.

Kaufusi isn’t the perfect prospect from the standpoint that he tends to play too tall at times and doesn’t naturally change directions. However, he is a coach’s son who has done nothing but improve each year, as evidenced by his tackles, which grew from 37 to 43 to 64 in consecutive years.

What you also love about Kaufusi is his quick burst off the line along with the fluid running motion he exhibits chasing quarterbacks. He is light on his feet and agile for a man of his dimensions. His height, length (79 1/2” wingspan) and versatility could cause all sorts of problems for opposing offenses.

When you find a prospect with unique physical traits and the work ethic to continually improve the finer points of his technique (hand usage, get-off, etc.), there’s no need to think too long and hard about investing in this type of talent and developing him. The fact that Kaufusi is known as a team player and extremely coachable is another very appealing bonus.

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