The Pewter Plank
FanSided

2016 NFL Mock Draft 7.0: Surprise at Number Nine

By David Harrison

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
28 of 34
Next
Jul 21, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Baylor Bears defensive lineman Andrew Billings speaks to the media during the Big 12 Media Days at Omni Dallas. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 21, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Baylor Bears defensive lineman Andrew Billings speaks to the media during the Big 12 Media Days at Omni Dallas. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

49. . DT. Baylor. Andrew Billings. 27. player

With B.J. Raji sitting out 2016 and maybe even longer, the Packers need to fill the void left in the middle and do it quickly.

Andrew Billings is the closest thing to a Raji 2.0 they’re going to find in this draft, and he’ll at least be able to step in and keep the defense relevant.

Green Bay was decimated by injury in 2015 and losing Raji is a punch to the gut they just couln’t afford at this point. However, it’s the situation they’re in, and fortunately for them there’s a player available to help cushion the blow.

Previously:  Will Fuller – WR – Notre Dame

Next: 28. Kansas City Chiefs

Home/Bucs Draft