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Packers two-round mock draft as NFL Scouting Combine continues

By Freddie Boston

STARKVILLE, MS - SEPTEMBER 29: Jachai Polite #99 of the Florida Gators celebrates a sack during the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
STARKVILLE, MS - SEPTEMBER 29: Jachai Polite #99 of the Florida Gators celebrates a sack during the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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AMES, IA – OCTOBER 27: Running back David Montgomery #32 of the Iowa State Cyclones breaks away from linebacker Dakota Allen #40 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders while rising for yards in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Cyclones won 40-31 over the Texas Tech Red Raiders. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images)
AMES, IA – OCTOBER 27: Running back David Montgomery #32 of the Iowa State Cyclones breaks away from linebacker Dakota Allen #40 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders while rising for yards in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Cyclones won 40-31 over the Texas Tech Red Raiders. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images) /

Round 2, Pick 44: RB David Montgomery, Iowa State

Yes, the Packers have bigger needs at other positions, such as safety. But the draft is about adding talented players, and that’s why David Montgomery would be a good choice at No. 44 overall.

And running back might be higher on the list of priorities for Brian Gutekunst than we might have originally thought. Under Matt LaFleur we can expect the Packers to run the ball more often than they did with Mike McCarthy calling the plays. Also, LaFleur plans to take on a running back-by-committee approach, according to Michael Cohen of The Athletic:

Aaron Jones will play a huge role in this offense next season, but he’s dealt with a few knee injuries over the past two seasons.

A trio of Montgomery, Jones and Jamaal Williams in the backfield would give the Packers talent, and depth, at a key position in LaFleur’s offense.

Lance Zierlein of NFL.com wrote that Montgomery has a “desirable combination of size, vision, toughness and creativity”.

Sounds good to me. Montgomery could very well be the best player on the board when the Packers hit the clock in the second round. While they have other needs, Gutekunst should also look to add talent at running back in the draft. And if Montgomery is there at No. 44, he would be a great choice.

And if Green Bay is able to address a couple of its biggest needs in free agency, Gutekunst will have more flexibility in the draft.

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