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Green Bay Packers depth chart predictions following 2016 NFL Draft

By Freddie Boston

Jan 10, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and inside linebacker Clay Matthews (52) walks to the field prior to their NFC Wild Card playoff football game against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and inside linebacker Clay Matthews (52) walks to the field prior to their NFC Wild Card playoff football game against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 27, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Green Bay Packers safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (21) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Packers 38-8. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Green Bay Packers safety Ha Ha Clinton- (21) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Packers 38-8. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Strong safety: Morgan Burnett, Chris Banjo

Free safety: Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Micah Hyde

Not so long ago safety was the biggest weakness on the Packers’ roster. Morgan Burnett has been a solid starter for sometime now, and he’s finally got a teammate to match with Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, who made a big jump in year two after what was an already impressive rookie campaign in 2014.

Burnett was Pro Football Focus’ fourth-ranked safety in 2015, with Clinton-Dix just behind in eighth. The two are quickly forming one of the league’s best double teams at the position.

Micah Hyde offers good depth behind the starting pair, and Chris Banjo will also make the roster for his depth and special teams contributions.

It’s worth noting the versatility the Packers have with their defensive backs. Damarious Randall played safety at Arizona State and can fill in should a run of injuries hit the starters.

The Packers felt comfortable with what they have in the defensive backfield in the draft. Outside of some undrafted additions, the Packers remain largely intact at the safety spots entering the 2016 season, and that’s not a bad thing.

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