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Green Bay Packers: Five players to target on day two of 2016 NFL Draft

By Freddie Boston

Dec 23, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Boise State Broncos defensive lineman Kamalei Correa (8) celebrates after a sack against the Northern Illinois Huskies in the 2015 Poinsettia Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Boise State Broncos defensive lineman Kamalei Correa (8) celebrates after a sack against the Northern Illinois Huskies in the 2015 Poinsettia Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Derrick Henry (2) celebrates a touchdown with defensive lineman Jarran Reed (90) against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Derrick Henry (2) celebrates a touchdown with defensive lineman Jarran Reed (90) against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

RB Derrick Henry, Alabama

This one would come as a massive surprise, but that doesn’t make it a bad pick. Imagine pairing Derrick Henry with fellow former Alabama back Eddie Lacy. That would be one heck of a double team in the backfield.

There’s a good reason to consider it, too. Lacy is entering a contract year, and a similar performance to that of 2015 and he might not earn a new deal in Green Bay. James Starks had an issue fumbling the football last term, and his contract is only two years long. Henry would not only add an insurance policy, but he could be a future starter. And NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein believes he can live up to such a role:

"“Bell-cow running back with an ability to strap on feedbag and eat for four quarters. Henry’s long legs and angular running style is a much better fit for downhill running teams who value lead backs and physicality.”"

Henry is a huge man at 6-foot-3, 247 pounds and he uses his frame to run over defenders and force missed tackles. With Lacy and Henry working together in the backfield, the Packers could wear down defenses with a powerful 1-2 punch and pick them off in the air with the best passer in the game.

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