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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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Dec 30, 2014; Nashville, TN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Sheldon Day (91) celebrates after recovering a fumble during the second half against the LSU Tigers in the Music City Bowl at LP Field. Notre Dame won 31-28. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2014; Nashville, TN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Sheldon Day (91) celebrates after recovering a fumble during the second half against the LSU Tigers in the Music City Bowl at LP Field. Notre Dame won 31-28. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Thomas Friesen: DT Sheldon Day, Notre Dame

Previous picks: ILB Reggie Ragland, CB Artie Burns

Sheldon Day has shown two keys that make him a good fit for the Packers defence. First, he is versatile, with experience all across the defensive line. While he is undersized at 6-foot-1, he can get to the passer or fill gaps anywhere up front. Without a true position, he can fit in as a solid backup.

Second, he is a lot faster than he looks. Day is often able to beat guards off the line with his speed, and fill gaps to stop the run. He has a remarkable ability to drop back in zone coverage and actually pick up receivers in the middle of the field.

I see Day’s speed making him a good fit in Dom Capers’ “NASCAR package,” where he sends a variety of blitzes using his fastest pass rushers. Day can add a unique dimension to the package, and would be a valuable piece to the defence down the road.

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