Packers 2016 Draft: Best available players on day three
By Kenn Korb
Paul Perkins, RB
The Packers don’t necessarily need a running back, sure; Eddie Lacy, by all accounts, looks slimmed down after some P-90X , and James Starks is still here and is a great secondary option.
We don’t know if Lacy’s newfound fitness will translate to the field yet though, and Starks is here on the cheap; both guys could hit free agency as soon as next season too.
In the case of either leaving, Perkins has the potential to be a great addition.
He may not have the best size/speed combo, and his measurements aren’t astounding, but he plays beyond those limitations.
I’ve seen Jamaal Charles comparisons, and I can see why. He is more elusive than a greased pig (by Pro Football Focus’ ratings, he was the most elusive draft-eligible runner; part of that was causing a missed tackle nearly every 3 tackles — 2nd among draft-eligible runners). He was also the highest-graded in terms of pure running ability by them as well. He has some receiving ability to work with too.
He may not be a guy to carry an offense himself, but letting him be the lighting to Lacy’s thunder is hyper intriguing, and would give the Packers yet another dimension on an offense that should return to their usual place atop the lists of best offenses in the league.
Next: An inside linebacker, you say?