The two most important words associated with the NFL Draft when it comes to the Packers are value and versatility.

The Packers have more than one hole and according to overthecap.com, they have $20.4 million in cap space right now.

The intersection of those two attributes may have shown itself in Indianapolis over the past few days. Enter Mississippi State linebacker Willie Gay, Jr. Coming into the NFL Scouting Combine, Gay was ranked No. 304 overall and No. 28 among linebackers according to CBS Sports.

Then he wowed NFL scouting departments and front offices with an impressive 4.46 40-yard dash and a 39.5-inch vertical jump. Those were good enough to be in the 97th percentile among off-ball linebackers since 1999 according to Mockdraftable and 93rd percentile. Oh, and let's not forget that he led all linebackers in the broad jump at 136 inches.

It's no secret that the Packers have a desperate need at inside linebacker. Blake Martinez is trying to squeeze water from a stone by asking for top dollar in free agency and Oren Burks hasn't proven anything in two seasons and the expectations entering his third year aren't overly exceptional.

What many teams have been timid about is that he was suspended eight games this past season for an NCAA violation and for getting into a fight with Bulldogs quarterback Garrett Shrader.

The question is, can the Packers overlook those off-field transgressions? I would hope so. Is it a gamble? Heck yes it is. What were the biggest ingredients that were missing when the Packers played the 49ers? Explosiveness and speed. Gay has both of those things and even though he is climbing up other team's draft boards, Green Bay can still get plenty of value out of him.

The Packers will have to package some picks to move up in the third round, but it will be worth it. The middle of the defense has been as soft as pudding and it's time for a change. The previous regime never prioritized the inside linebacker position and Gay appears like he would be perfect for defensive coordinator Mike Pettine by playing all over the field.

Versatility and value are the keys to NFL Draft. Gay fits the bill.