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Packers 2016 Draft: Ranking top 10 first round options

By Freddie Boston

Oct 17, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reggie Ragland (19) reacts after a play during the third quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. The Crimson Tide defeated the Aggies 41-23. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reggie Ragland (19) reacts after a play during the third quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. The Crimson Tide defeated the Aggies 41-23. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Taylor Decker (68) looks on before the 2016 Fiesta Bowl against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Taylor Decker (68) looks on before the 2016 Fiesta Bowl against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

10. OT Taylor Decker, Ohio State

What he would bring to Green Bay: Going after an offensive lineman in the first round might not fill an immediate need, but it would be with one eye on the future. Decker is an excellent run-blocker with good strength.

What stands out the most is his size. At 6-foot-7 310 pounds, Decker is the definition of a ‘big guy’.

Why the pick would make sense: Of the offensive linemen likely to be selected on day one of the draft, Decker is most likely to be available. While the Packers have their starters at left and right tackle locked in for 2016, what the roster lacked was adequate depth when these two got hurt.

Add in the fact Bakhtiari is a free agent at the end of the season and all of a sudden taking a tackle who can offer good backup as a rookie with the view to groom into a starter down the line makes more sense.

Bulaga has struggled to stay healthy in recent years, so adding someone who excels in run-blocking and could fill in at right tackle as a rookie would be a smart move.

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