Green Bay Packers: Top players under-25 (The non-rookie edition)

Nov 28, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates after a 50-yard reception in the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles during a NFL football game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates after a 50-yard reception in the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles during a NFL football game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Green Bay Packers defender Kenny Clark. Dan Powers/The Post-Crescent via USA TODAY Sports
Green Bay Packers defender Kenny Clark. Dan Powers/The Post-Crescent via USA TODAY Sports /

4. Kenny Clark

At the start of his 2016 rookie year, Clark was all of 20 years old and it showed in the way he struggled to get off blocks during the first half of the regular season.

The former first-round pick continued to grind away and gradually began making his presence felt by penetrating the backfield with greater frequency.

Clark’s hard work to become a contributing member of the front seven culminated with a dominant effort in Green Bay’s playoff win over the Cowboys.

During the contest, the young space eater routinely gained leverage against Dallas’ highly-regarded offensive line by getting underneath blockers and disrupting numerous running plays.

In 2017, the coaching staff will be expecting Clark to become a more of a factor in pressuring the opposing quarterback.