2016 NFL Mock Draft: Week 3 edition
By Dani Bostick
The Packers are on fire this season, continuing their winning tradition in decisive fashion. Green Bay drafted well in 2015, and has demonstrated an ability to perform without key players. Jordy Nelson fell to a torn ACL in the preseason, yet Aaron Rodgers is still able to pull together a five-touchdown game with his remaining offensive tools.
The Packers offense is in great shape, and will be even better in 2016 when Jordy Nelson returns. They could use 2016 to turn their attention to their linebackers in order to add depth and strengthen their defense so they equally terrifying on both sides of the ball.
Su’a Cravens has incredible versatility playing both linebacker and safety at USC. This year he is playing a hybrid safety-linebacker role as he did his junior year when he tallied 68 tackles, 17 of which were for losses, three interceptions, and nine deflected passes.
There is buzz out of USC that he is the next Troy Polamalu, but he will need to do a bit more to prove he is worthy of that comparison. His versatility is indicative of some impressive physical traits. At 6’1″ and 232 pounds Su’a is strong, fast, and powerful, able to confound opposing offenses, terrorizing wide receivers in coverage, stopping running backs, and thwarting quarterbacks with his powerful rush.
**The Patriots do not have a first-round draft pick in 2016.
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