Packers 2016 Draft: Roundtable mock draft sixth round

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Sep 19, 2015; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) is chased by Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive lineman Adam Gotsis (96) in the first quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports /

Freddie Boston: DT Adam Gotsis, Georgia Tech

Previous picks: DE Noah Spence, DT Austin Johnson, ILB Kentrell Brothers, TE Nick Vannett, OT Alex Lewis, OG Landon Turner, OLB Victor Ochi

It’s a strong class for defensive linemen, so why not go grab another? Austin Johnson — my second-round draft choice — will have a more immediate impact on the Packers’ defense, but Georgia Tech’s Adam Gotsis could add some valuable depth late on day three.

Gotsis, a 6-foot-4 287-pound lineman, is a run-stuffer whose draft stock will fall due to suffering a season-ending knee injury last October. All signs point to him making a full recovery in time for the 2016 season, but he will need to pass the team’s medical checks.

Gotsis will likely only be a two-down player at the next level, but hey, not everyone can be a star. He has the potential to become a starter down the line, and if he does a great job at stopping the run then who cares if he comes off on obvious passing downs?

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What Gotsis would do is offer some valuable depth at the position and with some development, he can become a useful role player up front.

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