2017 NFL Mock Draft: Week 16 Update
By Jon Dove
Green Bay Packers
1st Round, No. 24 overall- Malik McDowell, DL, Michigan State
2nd Round, No. 56 overall- Devonte Fields, Edge, Louisville
3rd Round, No. 88 overall- Wayne Gallman, RB, Clemson
Like Michigan State, Malik McDowell had a rough season where injuries took their toll. He has the raw talented to dominate at the next level, but has struggled with inconsistency throughout his college career.
The combination of his down season and overall inconsistency could push McDowell down draft boards. However, it’s unlikely someone with his potential would fall too far. The Green Bay Packers are the type of team to take advantage of this situation.
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McDowell would give the Packers more depth and athleticism along the defensive line. He’d be a solid fit as a 5-technique in their 3-4 attack.
Devonte Fields has put up excellent pass rushing numbers throughout his college career. However, he’s a bit of a tweener who lacks ideal size. It’s possible that he never develops into anything more than a situational pass rusher.
Green Bay has some tough decisions to make at the running back position this offseason. They obviously don’t love how Eddie Lacy has played over the past two seasons which means they are likely to be looking for an upgrade.