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2016 NFL Mock Draft 8.0: Post Trade Edition

By David Harrison

Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 20, 2014; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reggie Ragland (19) celebrates a fumble recovery as Florida Gators quarterback Jeff Driskel (6) reacts to the turnover in the second quarter of their game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 20, 2014; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reggie Ragland (19) celebrates a fumble recovery as Florida Gators quarterback Jeff Driskel (6) reacts to the turnover in the second quarter of their game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 49. . LB. Alabama. Reggie Ragland. 27

There are two priorities for the Packers this offseason: moving Clay Matthews back to outside linebacker and replacing defensive tackle B.J. Raji.

In order, moving Matthews has to be the first priority.  This should lead to the selection of Alabama linebacker Reggie Ragland.

Ragland will not only allow Matthews to move to where he’s most capable, but will also keep their middle linebacker position held down competently himself.

The Packers defense will look re-energized with this move, and with a healthier offense, Green Bay will be back among the NFC favorites.

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