2016 NFL Mock Draft: Week 17 fallout edition

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49. <p>For all of the strengths that the Green Bay Packers have offensively, especially when Jordy Nelson isn’t missing entire seasons with a torn ACL, their tight ends have never really been one of them. Even though Richard Rodgers caught the Hail Mary pass against the Detroit Lions in the 2015 season, he’s not the reliable threat from the position in the passing game that other teams have on their roster.</p> <p>Adding that type of player could add a new, dangerous dimension to the Green Bay offense with Aaron Rodgers at the helm. Subsequently, Arkansas Razorbacks tight end Hunter Henry is a highly intriguing prospect for the Pack.</p> <p>Henry’s size as a pass-catcher is the first thing stands out as the Arkansas prospect comes in at 6-5, 253 pounds. Even with that sizeable frame that makes him hard to cover with smaller defensive backs, he has shocking agility and quickness in his routes that makes him near impossible for linebackers to hang with over the middle. Moreover, he has sure hands and an established ability in making tough catches in traffic and through contact.</p> <p>The only thing that would give Green Bay pause would be that Henry has never been asked to do much as a blocker with the Razorbacks, but that’s not why the Packers would be after him. In terms of adding another element to their offense to make it more dynamic, Henry could unquestionably bring that to the table.</p>. TE. Arkansas. Hunter Henry. 23. player

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