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5 sleepers worthy of Packers’ attention in NFL Draft

By Rucker Haringey

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst during the NFL Scouting Combine on February 27, 2019 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst during the NFL Scouting Combine on February 27, 2019 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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WINSTON SALEM, NC – OCTOBER 28: Wide receiver Greg Dortch #89 celebrates with tight end Cam Serigne #85 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons after scoring a touchdown against the Louisville Cardinals late in the first quarter of the football game at BB&T Field on October 28, 2017 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images)
WINSTON SALEM, NC – OCTOBER 28: Wide receiver Greg Dortch #89 celebrates with tight end Cam Serigne #85 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons after scoring a touchdown against the Louisville Cardinals late in the first quarter of the football game at BB&T Field on October 28, 2017 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images) /

4. Greg Dortch

A certain number of NFL teams are going to take Dortch off their board due to his diminutive size and injury history. Those are justifiable concerns, but it’s hard to ignore the production he put up at Wake Forest. This guy carried the Demon Deacon offense for long stretches during his two seasons in Winston-Salem.

The 5-foot-7 receiver is never going to flourish on the outside in an NFL offense, but he’s got a chance to turn into a nightmare match up in the slot. His quickness in tight spaces will allow him to create space against corners, linebackers and safeties. Once he gets the ball into his hands he’s a threat to take it to the end zone.

A creative offense like LaFleur’s might also give Dortch a chance to work out of the backfield on passing downs. He’s not going to do a great job picking up the blitz, bu the can leak out and make plays on the outside. Pairing him with a mobile quarterback like Rodgers would give the Packers some chances to make big plays down the field.

The best part about Dortch is that Green Bay might be able to wait all the way until Round 7 to grab him. He’s a flier with big upside. That’s what the Packers should be looking for late in the draft.

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