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Packers 2016 Draft: Roundtable mock draft fourth round

By Freddie Boston

Oct 18, 2014; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Nick Vannett (81) celebrates after a touchdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2014; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Nick Vannett (81) celebrates after a touchdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 11, 2014; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins offensive lineman Caleb Benenoch (74) and Oregon Ducks linebacker Tony Washington (91) battle at the line of scrimmage during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Oregon went on to a 42-30 win. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2014; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins offensive lineman Caleb Benenoch (74) and Oregon Ducks linebacker Tony Washington (91) battle at the line of scrimmage during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Oregon went on to a 42-30 win. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /

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Previous picks: DT Kenny Clark, ILB Joshua Perry, DE Bronson Kaufusi

Caleb Benenoch, OT, UCLA

Benenoch is a great athlete who moves light on his feet and shows good agility as a pass protector. He does a nice job holding off speed rushers and looks like a good developmental tackle at the next level. Benenoch also plays with a mean streak and does a nice job battling at the line of scrimmage in the running game. His frame is a bit lean, which will cause him to drop, listed at 6-foot-5 and 305 pounds

However, he could add weight his rookie season and eventually move to guard if the Packers lose either Josh Sitton or T.J. Lang. He also gives the Packers an insurance policy at left tackle if they can’t re-sign David Bakhtiari next offseason.

Tyler Ervin, RB, San Jose State

Coming off a senior season where he ran for 1,601 yards and 13 touchdowns, while averaging 5.45 yards per carry, Ervin would bring a new dynamic to the Packers backfield. Ervin is shifty and quick and can make defenders miss in the open field. He also has impressive breakaway speed (4.41)–something Green Bay needs more of on offense.

What I also love about Ervin’s game is his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield and return kicks. He could contribute immediately as a third-down back and return specialist and be used in a Darren Sproles-type role.

Aaron Wallace, OLB, UCLA

Wallace is a bit of a one-year wonder. In 2015 as a first-year starter, Wallace recorded seven sacks and 12.5 tackles for loss as an outside linebacker in UCLA’s 3-4 front. He’s a nice blend of athleticism, speed, and size (6-3, 240) as an edge defender in the Packers system.

His game still needs development. He could work on his technique and improving his football instincts by spending more time in the film room. Playing behind Clay Matthews, Julius Peppers, and Nick Perry for a year or two would greatly benefit him and allow him to grow as he polishes his game. His upside is tremendous though and well worth a middle-round selection.

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